US‑Iran tension de‑escalation in Hormuz

In late July, Oman’s foreign minister and Qatar’s prime minister‑foreign minister called for diplomatic de‑escalation and the full implementation of the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding signed in June. They stressed the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global supply‑chains and urged broader regional cooperation to maintain security.

By early August, U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatar’s emir discussed the same issues in a phone call, with the emir’s office highlighting Qatar’s mediating role. The leaders reiterated the importance of diplomatic channels, referenced a draft document aimed at lifting the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and restoring traffic through the strait, and noted that the nuclear question remained unaddressed. The conversation reflected continued regional efforts to translate the memorandum into concrete steps toward easing U.S.–Iran tensions and securing navigation in the Hormuz corridor.