Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned

Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman are actively mediating between the United States and Iran to prevent further military escalation and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since late February due to an ongoing conflict. While President Trump claims negotiations with Iran are underway, Iranian officials deny direct talks with Washington and state they are only negotiating with Oman regarding shipping passage through the strategic waterway. The mediation efforts focus on achieving a short-term resolution, though significant disagreements remain about the terms, including potential Iranian control of shipping routes and fees.