Qatar Says US-Iran Talks Are Progressing, but Each Side Tells a Different Story

Qatar said August 4 that its mediation — alongside Pakistan and Oman — between the US and Iran has reached "very progressive stages," with written proposals being exchanged. But each side tells a different story publicly. Trump says talks were imminent; Iran denies sending anyone; Qatar says no direct talks are scheduled. The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, remains closed.