War in the Middle East: ‘Negotiations are continuing between Iran and the United States’ (Qatari diplomat)

Kinshasa, October 6^th, 2026 (CPA).- The Qatari government has affirmed on Tuesday that discussions were continuing between Washington and Tehran in an attempt to overcome the deadlock following more than seven months of conflict, the international media have reported. “Talks between the United States and Iran, and the exchange of messages between the various parties, are continuing via Qatar and its regional partners,” has declared Ibrahim Al-Hashmi, Director of the Information and Communication Department at the Qatari Ministry in charge of Foreign Affairs. “The scale of this conflict and the considerable price the world is paying compel us to do everything in our power to bring it to an immediate end through a negotiated solution,” he has added. For her part, the Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has reaffirmed Tehran’s openness to talks, whilst emphasising that the country remains unwavering in defending its interests and territorial integrity. This latter has highlighted that her country has set a clear limit: the uncompromising defence of national interests and the country’s rights, whilst emphasising the rational nature of dialogue. Ms. Dr. Mohajerani has added that Iran wishes to continue its scientific interactions with the world despite the restrictions imposed. Furthermore, Iran has proposed a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, an offer rejected by US President Donald Trump, who has not excluded the possibility of resuming strikes against Iran at a later date. For its part, Washington has reinforced its economic war against Tehran, imposing new sanctions on its aviation sector. Despite the conclusion of a ceasefire in April, followed by the signing of a memorandum of understanding last June, hostilities have resumed in July around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has claimed the control of this waterway – through which, prior to the war, one-fifth of the world’s hydrocarbons passed – and has obstructed maritime traffic there. In response, Washington has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Started at the end of February by Israeli-American strikes on Tehran, the war has claimed thousands of lives, mainly in Iran and Lebanon, and shaken the world economy by disrupting exports from the Gulf oil monarchies. CPA/