US and Iran Hold Technical Peace Talks in Qatar Over Hormuz Strait
Technical negotiators from the United States and Iran began specialist-level talks in Doha to resolve disputes regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway remains partially closed following months of naval clashes. While an interim ceasefire is in place, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz briefed reporters that he has ordered the IDF to prepare an independent 'blue and white' operational plan for a strike on Iran if negotiations fail to secure maritime freedom.