The US and Iran are no closer to ending the war as a Qatari tanker sets sail through the Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war have not progressed, with expectations of a response from Tehran remaining uncertain. A Qatari LNG tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz, seen as a gesture of confidence from Iran to Qatar and Pakistan. This continues to cause volatility in energy markets and heighten concerns about the global economy.