Washington and Tehran Resume Indirect Talks as Hormuz Remains a Global Pressure Point

2026, September 29

United States / Iran / Qatar

Iran said Qatar would convey new proposals to the United States in an effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The latest diplomatic activity follows separate U.S.–Iran contacts through mediators, while Washington continues to demand major concessions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional military activity.

The stakes are global because disruption around Hormuz has pushed oil prices higher and increased inflation risks for energy-importing countries. Reuters reported that the conflict is already affecting markets, while other analysis indicated that Gulf oil exports have begun recovering but remain vulnerable to renewed attacks.