### [2026-08-4](/feed/2026/08/4/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Mediators from Qatar reports that progress has been made in efforts to end the war between the United States and Iran. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/status-us-iran-talks-uncertain-ship-struck-hormuz-2026-08-04/)

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