Qatar: mediation between Iran and the US continues

What happened: Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson said mediation efforts between the United States and Iran are ongoing. Attribution and details: The spokesperson told ISNA (Telegram) that despite serious challenges the two sides continue to exchange views and proposals. The spokesperson said Gulf states prefer diplomacy but can defend themselves and will not accept being targeted without a deterrent response. The spokesperson added that the aim of the Salalah meeting was a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz until a permanent agreement could be reached, but that effort did not succeed.