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Iran war live: President Pezeshkian calls for Muslim nations’ unity

Qatar’s PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.

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A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026.
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Al Jazeera Live

By Umut Uras and Daniel Khalili-Tari
Published On 27 Aug 2026

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  • Iran’s president has called for unity among Muslim nations, despite their differences. Speaking at the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Masoud Pezeshkian said: “No Muslim country’s territory should be used against another Muslim nation”.
  • Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, is due in Tehran to meet Iranian officials.