Qatar premier urges end to Hormuz disruption, cites US-Iran talks progress

Qatar's premier and foreign minister pressed for an end to waterway disruption and said indirect US-Iran talks have made progress.

• Al Thani met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on UN General Assembly sidelines to discuss regional developments and de-escalation efforts.

• Al Thani called the situation in the Strait of Hormuz unacceptable, saying the blockade pressures Iran and Gulf states alike and affects the whole world.

• Al Thani said the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington held Thursday made progress, with Doha sensing willingness from both sides.

• Pezeshkian met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York on the UN General Assembly sidelines.

• Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within a week.

• US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal and expects to resume strikes after November's midterm elections.

• Pezeshkian told Guterres Iran seeks only peaceful nuclear technology and called US and Israeli attacks war crimes.

• Pezeshkian said Tehran remains open to negotiations but no longer trusts Washington.

• Pezeshkian urged Gulf security through regional cooperation without foreign intervention.

• The Wall Street Journal reported Washington told Tehran it will not return to the earlier understanding aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

• The newspaper said Trump's positions could shift as the war continues and November's midterm election results unfold.

• A US official described the mediated talks with Iran as positive and constructive, saying nuclear issues remain under discussion.