Qatar PM heads to Tehran to revive Iran-US diplomacy over Hormuz Strait

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Qatar's prime minister will visit Tehran Thursday to restart diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US amid heightened tensions over Washington's increased economic pressure on Tehran. Qatar, a US ally with close ties to Iran, previously helped secure a June ceasefire. Key unresolved issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, where an earlier memorandum of understanding collapsed over disagreements. Oil traffic through the strait has fallen to 5 million barrels daily, down from 20 million before the war began February 28. The UN recorded 70 incidents there, killing 19 seafarers.


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