Qatar Says US-Iran Mediation in "Very Progressive Stages" as All Sides Contrict Each Other

Qatar confirmed August 4 that trilateral mediation with Pakistan and Oman between the US and Iran has reached "very progressive stages," with drafts under exchange. Yet each side contradicts the others publicly: Trump says talks were imminent; Iran denies any delegation plans; Qatar says nothing is "on the books as far as direct talks." The Strait of Hormuz remains closed.