Qatar celebrates: 'Contacts are at a very advanced stage'

Qatar has announced significant progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding reducing tensions and opening the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson noted that contacts are at an advanced stage, but a date for face-to-face talks has not yet been set.

Qatari authorities have announced notable progress in diplomatic contacts between the United States and Iran. The official spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Ministry, Majid al-Ansari, stated that mediation efforts are at a very advanced stage. The talks focus on reducing tensions, opening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching a broader diplomatic process involving mediators, Iran, Oman, and the United States. According to the Qatari side, the emerging agreements between Iran and Oman on controlling shipping in the strait create a foundation for a larger agreement. However, specific arrangements for a date for face-to-face talks are still lacking.

Qatar celebrates: 'Contacts are at a very advanced stage'