A delegation from Qatar arrived in Iran on Friday in what is believed to be a move by Doha to strengthen its position as a mediator following a recent surge in hostilities in the Gulf region, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Tasnim reported that the visit came on the heels of what it described as Qatari accusations directed at Iran regarding an alleged incident in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as subsequent U.S. military strikes targeting both Iranian military and civilian sites.
A source with direct knowledge of the situation told Reuters on Friday that Qatari negotiators were sitting down with Iranian officials with the goal of reducing tensions and laying the groundwork for broader diplomatic talks. The source added that these discussions were being carried out in coordination with the United States.
