Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Qatar Says US-Iran Talks Continue Despite Hormuz Dispute
Qatar says the United States and Iran are still sending messages to each other through Qatar and its regional partners.
The two countries are trying to find a way to end a war that has lasted seven months.
They still disagree about the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s president said talks with the United States were meaningless because attacks began again afterward.
Iran’s interior minister visited Qatar to discuss security and ways to reduce regional tensions.
Qatar says the conflict’s effects make it important to find a negotiated solution.
Qatar said indirect US-Iran talks and message exchanges were continuing through Qatar and regional partners.
Qatari official Ibrahim Al-Hashmi said the discussions were considering the concerns of all parties.
Washington and Tehran remain divided over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called talks with Washington “meaningless,” saying renewed attacks followed them.
Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Doha for talks on regional security and cooperation with Qatari officials.
- Who
- The United States, Iran and Qatar; Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni also met Qatari officials.
- What
- Indirect US-Iran talks are continuing, while the countries remain divided over the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Qatar confirmed the talks on Tuesday; Momeni travelled to Doha on Monday, October 5.
- Where
- The messages are being passed through Qatar and its regional partners; Momeni held meetings in Doha.
- Why
- The stated aim is to find a negotiated solution to end the war and address regional tensions.
Qatar’s account
Iranian president’s criticism
Whether talks remain meaningful
Qatar’s account
Qatar said indirect talks and message exchanges were continuing and urged a negotiated solution.
Iranian president’s criticism
Masoud Pezeshkian said talks with Washington were meaningless because renewed attacks followed.
- Talks status
- Qatar said indirect talks and exchanges of messages between the United States and Iran were continuing.
- Main sticking point
- The strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- War duration
- The conflict was described as seven months old.
- Earlier steps
- A ceasefire was agreed in April, followed by a memorandum of understanding in June.
- Iranian position
- President Masoud Pezeshkian described talks with Washington as “meaningless” and said renewed attacks had followed.
- Doha meetings
- Momeni met Qatari officials to discuss regional security, security cooperation and efforts to reduce tensions.