Qatar and Iran Talk About Clearing Mines and Reopening a Key Shipping Route

Qatar's leader met Iran's top officials in Tehran on August 27, 2026. They discussed reopening a safe path for ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow waterway many oil tankers use — and clearing underwater mines placed there since the US-Iran war started February 28. Qatar and Pakistan previously brokered two deals to ease tensions; both fell apart.