20:44⇢Trump's Qatar Dinner Sparks Iran Dialogue
⌨The newspapers extensively report on Trump's ongoing Middle East tour, now in Qatar. During a dinner with Qatar's Emir, Trump expressed his desire to see "Iran's progress" and noted Qatar's cooperation with the US on nuclear talks with Iran (BBC Persian, Radio Farda). President Pezeshkian responded to Trump's statements, saying "Trump doesn't know Iranians yet" and emphasizing that while Iran seeks peace, it won't sacrifice its dignity (IRNA, Tasnim). Meanwhile, over 200 US lawmakers urged Trump to maintain a tough stance on Iran, demanding an end to Iran's uranium enrichment program (VOA Persian). Domestically, 11 cabinet members are accompanying President Pezeshkian on a provincial visit to Kermanshah (Borna News).