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According to the New York Times, citing two informed officials: Qatar is in talks with Washington and Tehran to reduce tensions. A Qatari political delegation traveled to Iran today, Friday, July 10th, to consult with officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Given the presence of Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in Mashhad, it appears the Qatari delegation, at the level of one of the foreign minister's advisers, has traveled to Mashhad. The stated primary purpose of this visit is reportedly to solidify Qatar's mediating position following events on Tuesday or Thursday, during which, in the course of Qatar's accusations against Iran regarding an alleged incident in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. terrorist military conducted extensive attacks on Wednesday and Thursday against a range of Iranian military and civilian targets./Tasnim

• The reported reason for the Qatari delegation's travel to Iran. Coverage difference: The structure indicates evolving diplomatic efforts amid regional tensions