US and Iran continue indirect talks to end eight-month war, with Strait of Hormuz reopening as key condition

Mediators, primarily Qatar and Pakistan, are pushing for a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the eight-month war, with Iran stating that 'the ball is in the U.S. court.' Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Tehran will not back down from its conditions for a deal, which include lifting the U.S. naval blockade, easing sanctions, releasing frozen assets, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. President Trump has kept his intentions ambiguous, hinting at potential new strikes while also suggesting the war will end 'one way or the other.' Meanwhile, Houthi forces continue attacks on Saudi Arabia, and an unidentified projectile likely struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on November 1.