US-Iran Talks Wrap Up in Doha: 'Progress' on Hormuz, War on Hold

Germany

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3 SOURCES

Analytical Western and Asian observers · 3 of 6 countries

Berlin analyzes the gap between Trump's expressed optimism and the account of insiders: the Doha talks produced only an agreement on a communication channel, without addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.

United States

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Analytical Western and Asian observers · 3 of 6 countries

The United States government is arbitrating the Strait of Hormuz toll issue with explicit military pressure, while postponing the nuclear issue - the primary reason for the conflict launched in February.

Pakistan

3 SOURCES

Mediators valuing their role · 2 of 6 countries

Islamabad showcases its role as a leading co-mediator: the framework agreement bears the name of Pakistan's capital, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms 'positive progress' following the Doha talks.

Philippines

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Analytical Western and Asian observers · 3 of 6 countries

Manila analyzes the gap between Trump's triumphant statements on nuclear issues and the reality of the Doha sessions, while examining the legal limits of Iran's ambitions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Qatar

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2 SOURCES

Mediators valuing their role · 2 of 6 countries

Doha consolidates its status as a central mediator between Washington and Tehran, displaying 'positive progress' on the Islamabad memorandum - but the Iranian military threat to routes in the Strait of Hormuz, formulated the day after the discussions, tempers the surrounding optimism.

Turkey

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3 SOURCES

Regional energy-focused observer · 1 of 6 countries

Ankara scrutinizes the contradictory signals from Doha: diplomatic progress displayed on the same day Tehran hardened its warnings on the Strait of Hormuz.