Mediators See Progress in Diplomatic Efforts to Halt Iran War, 2 Regional Officials Say Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have reportedly made progress in their efforts to bring Washington and Tehran back to negotiations and prevent an all out war in the region.
The news comes as both sides have paused attacks for three consecutive days, a respite after two weeks of sustained bombardments that had pushed tensions to a boiling point.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, remains closed, with shipping traffic plummeting to a three week low.