Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned
Qatar is continuing diplomatic efforts to mediate between the U.S. and Iran to prevent further escalation in the Gulf, though no direct talks are currently scheduled. Meanwhile, tensions remain high following a recent attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing disputes regarding the waterway's control.
Why it matters
The stability of the Strait of Hormuz is critical to global energy supplies, and the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran poses a significant risk to international maritime security.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google David Gritten Reuters Iran and Oman are believed to be close to an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz Qatar says mediators are continuing their efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to avoid an escalation between the US and Iran, but that no direct talks are planned.
Foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari told reporters that the focus of Qatari, Pakistani and Omani officials was on "a short-term resolution that would help us reignite the talks" between Washington and Tehran.
There have been conflicting signals from both sides, with the Iranian foreign ministry denying US President Donald Trump's assertion that talks were under way.
Iran has said its only negotiations are with Oman on an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels.
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