Qatar Deploys Delegation to Iran to Cool U.S. Tensions

Qatar sent a delegation to Iran in a diplomatic push to reduce rising tensions between the United States and Iran, the Gulf state announced. The visit is part of Qatar's effort to ease the standoff between Washington and Tehran. Doha did not give further details about the talks. Qatar often acts as a mediator in the region. The delegation's trip signals fresh moves to calm a situation that has worried Gulf states and global markets.