https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/top-gulf-official-offers-glimmer-of-hope-on-trump-iran-nuclear-talks-as-threat-of-war-hangs-over-regionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/top-gulf-official-offers-glimmer-of-hope-on-trump-iran-nuclear-talks-as-threat-of-war-hangs-over-regionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/top-gulf-official-offers-glimmer-of-hope-on-trump-iran-nuclear-talks-as-threat-of-war-hangs-over-region#u195668Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:31:03 +0000A senior UAE official expressed cautious optimism about U.S.-Iran nuclear talks mediated by Qatar, even as missile and drone threats persist across the region. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, warned the Gulf must prepare for a prolonged period of uncertainty with no political settlement in sight. Gulf states are advancing a Qatari-backed plan to accelerate negotiations, potentially cutting preliminary talks from 60 days to a shorter window. Meanwhile, President Trump met Qatar's prime minister at the White House as his administration weighs military o