Qatar Mediates Between US and Iran to Prevent Regional Escalation

Qatar's prime minister said Saturday that its mediation between the US and Iran continues to prevent regional escalation, with Washington still willing to find a solution after the midterm elections. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani told Al Jazeera that significant progress had been made and expressed confidence a settlement could be reached, though he cautioned against seeking a perfect agreement. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported two missiles struck Qeshm Island, but the US has not announced any attack. Countries in the region had anticipated President Donald Trump could restart strikes after Tuesday's midterm elections. Iran has proposed a seven-day plan, rejected by Trump, that would lift a blockade of Iranian ports, unfreeze assets, and approve an Iranian-backed route through the Strait of Hormuz.