US and Iran hold indirect talks regarding Strait of Hormuz
US and Iranian officials have engaged in separate indirect talks with mediators to address the ongoing conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has requested a response from the US regarding a plan to open the waterway, while the US has denied reports of offering sanctions relief or the release of frozen funds. The diplomatic efforts come as both nations navigate the ongoing regional confrontation.
Date: September 29, 2026
Location: Middle East, Qatar
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Khaleej Times