Qatar sees hope for US-Iran deal despite new American strikes

Qatar says there is still hope for a US-Iran agreement despite new American strikes, as mediators continue exchanging proposals following talks in Tehran. A Qatari delegation met Iranian officials for over three hours Monday, with Washington and Tehran now reviewing proposals. Qatar is also working on an interim confidence-building agreement, while calling freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz "non-negotiable." The conflict began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February, leading to blockades in the strait. Qatar condemned threats to shipping and said it is coordinating with Pakistan and Gulf neighbors to prevent further escalation, though Iran insists its conditions must be met first.