Qatar’s FM in Tehran as Iran-U.S. crisis deepens after tanker hit

Qatar’s foreign minister met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, as diplomatic efforts to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States continued. The visit followed a report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization (UKMTO) that an oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. The UKMTO, which monitors maritime security, did not specify who fired the projectile or the extent of the damage. No further details on the meeting’s agenda or outcomes were immediately released. The talks come amid heightened international concern over potential escalation in the region.