Mediator Qatar says efforts 'ongoing' for Iran-US diplomatic solution

A general view of the Doha skyline, Qatar, on Jun 29, 2026. (File photo: Reuters/Bassam Masoud) 04 Aug 2026 07:49PM DOHA: Mediating nation Qatar said on Tuesday (Aug 4) that efforts for a diplomatic solution between the United States and Iran were ongoing but that there were no direct talks between the sides planned."We can confirm that the efforts are still ongoing with all parties," foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari told reporters at a regular briefing.He said that negotiations were focused on "a short-term resolution that would help us reignite the talks and go back to the mediation efforts in its totality".US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countr