Trump appeals for Qatar’s help in persuading Iran to give up nuclear programme

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (Alex Brandon/AP)

Donald Trump urged Qatar to use its influence over Iran to persuade the country’s leadership to reach an agreement with the US to dial back its rapidly advancing nuclear programme.

Mr Trump, who is visiting the Gulf nation as part of a three-country Middle East tour, made the appeal during a state dinner held in his honour by Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.