Qatar launches mediation talks with Iran and US over Strait of Hormuz
The post Qatar launches mediation talks with Iran and US over Strait of Hormuz appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Qatar has dispatched negotiators to Iran for meetings with Iranian officials in a renewed diplomatic effort to de-escalate tensions and create conditions for broader negotiations to continue, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. The discussions are being conducted in coordination with the United States and focus on preventing a further deterioration in relations after the recent escalation between Washington and Tehran. According to Reuters, the talks are intended to address the implementation of the United States-Iran memorandum of understanding, as well as the issues that triggered the latest rise in tensions. Among the key topics under discussion are disputes over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important shipping route for global energy markets. The diplomatic initiative could be closely watched by financial marke