Qatari Mediators Return to Tehran in "Last-Ditch Effort" for US-Iran Peace Deal Amid Escalating Conflict

Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran in a coordinated effort with the US to facilitate negotiations between the United States and Iran, aiming to prevent further escalation of the ongoing war. This visit is seen as a crucial "last-ditch effort" to achieve a diplomatic breakthrough, as Iran's chief negotiator has reiterated hardline demands, including an end to the war on all fronts, release of frozen assets, and lifting of the naval blockade. The conflict has significantly impacted global energy prices and shipping lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.