In brief
Qatar’s top diplomat warned that waiting for a “perfect moment” is not an option as tensions rise. Two missiles struck Qeshm Island, landing without casualties, while the U.S. State Department warned of increased Houthi attacks. Trump said he will soon decide on new strikes, and talks between the U.S. and Iran are reportedly underway after a call with the Qatari Emir.
Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani urged the United States and Iran to reach a peace agreement in a live interview at Oxford University, saying the conflict cannot wait for a “perfect moment.”
Al Jazeera’s live‑blog reported that two missiles struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with local media noting that no casualties were reported. The strike occurred amid rising tensions in the region.
The U.S. State Department has warned Americans in the Middle East of an increased threat of armed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels and Iranian efforts to target U.S. officials, advising heightened vigilance and possible travel disruptions.
US President Donald Trump said that talks with Iranian representatives are underway following a call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, though he added that a decision on new U.S. strikes on Iran will be made "soon." This statement is reported by CBS News.
Iran’s official news agency IRNA confirmed the missile strikes, while semi‑official outlets reported no casualties. Iranian parliamentary security chief Ebrahim Azizi warned that the U.S. and Israel would face consequences for the war, promising a decisive Iranian response to any mistake and insisting U.S. forces will not leave the region without “paying a price.”
