Qatar says mediators make progress in efforts to end US-Iran war

DUBAI/WASHINGTON - Qatar said on Aug 4 that mediators were making progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump’s assertion that talks are already under way.Benchmark Brent crude fell more than 5 per cent after the comments from Qatar, extending

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Foreign ministry says efforts to reach resolution between the US and Iran were continuing despite conflicting statements from Trump and Tehran Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East. Qatar’s foreign ministry said efforts to reach a diplomatic solution between the US and Iran were “ongoing”, despite c

An attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and a rebound in oil prices on Tuesday underscored doubts that the U.S.-Iran war was nearing a resolution, as Tehran pushed back against President Donald Trump's assertion that talks were under way.

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."W