Iran Attacks Shipping in Strait of Hormuz, Striking Mediator Qatar Days Earlier

Iran attacked ships repeatedly on July 29 in the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of global oil transits. On July 13, Iran fired missiles at Qatar, a key conflict mediator. The US-Iran war, ongoing since February, now spans multiple fronts. Mediators reported late-July progress toward renewed talks, though prospects remain dim.