Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say
Summary
Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have made progress in talks to prevent war between the United States and Iran after a period of rising attacks. Both countries have paused their military strikes for three days, creating a chance to return to a ceasefire and discuss safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- The United States and Iran stopped attacking each other for three days following nearly two weeks of escalating strikes.
- Mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan are trying to reopen talks between Washington and Tehran.
- The U.S. attacks began after Iran fired at ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, an important global oil route.
- President Donald Trump has allowed space for these diplomatic talks to continue.
- The U.S. denies running low on defensive interceptors used against Iranian attacks.
- Iran’s military has launched counterattacks killing at least four U.S. service members in the region.
- Mediators are also working with Oman to manage safe ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran says it is receiving messages through mediators but is not in direct talks with the U.S. at this time.
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