India, May 26 -- Qatar on Monday denied reports that it had offered Iran $12 billion to secure a breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the prolonged US-Iran war and easing regional tensions.

Majed Al Ansari, adviser to the prime minister and official spokesperson for Qatar's foreign ministry, called the reports "utterly baseless" and accused unnamed actors of attempting to sabotage ongoing diplomatic efforts.

"Reports claiming that the State of Qatar 'offered' $12 billion to Iran to ensure the conclusion of an agreement are utterly baseless and are being circulated by parties seeking to derail the agreement and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and promoting stability in the region," Al Ansari said in a post ...