Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said frozen Iranian funds are directly tied to progress in talks between Tehran and Washington. He said last week's US‑Iran exchanges of fire were contained by a dedicated de‑escalation hotline, and that Qatar is coordinating with Oman on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, describing freedom of navigation there as a top priority.

2026-06-30

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman said frozen Iranian funds are directly tied to progress in talks between Tehran and Washington. He said last week's US‑Iran exchanges of fire were contained by a dedicated de‑escalation hotline, and that Qatar is coordinating with Oman on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, describing freedom of navigation there as a top priority.