Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war

Qatar is holding talks with Oman and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions in the region following a recent flare-up in fighting between the US and Iran. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari warned against normalizing the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has significantly decreased. Qatar, economically impacted by the war, is encouraging a peaceful resolution and is in contact with regional leaders to promote dialogue.