The US and Iran have not yet made progress in negotiations to end the war, despite Washington's expectations of receiving a response from Tehran to the latest proposals for a cessation of hostilities. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated as early as Friday that Washington expected a response from Iran "within hours," but as of Saturday, no signs of Tehran's readiness for an agreement have appeared.
Against this backdrop, according to LSEG shipping data, a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker set off through the Strait of Hormuz toward Pakistan. Reuters sources claim the passage was agreed upon by Iran as a gesture of confidence toward Qatar and Pakistan, which are acting as mediators in the negotiations.
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If the voyage is completed successfully, it will mark the first passage of a Qatari LNG tanker through the strait since the start of the conflict.
Clashes recorded in the strait again
Reuters notes that new clashes occurred in the Strait of Hormuz the day before between Iranian forces and American ships. Iranian agencies Fars and Tasnim reported brief skirmishes, after which the situation stabilized.
The US military also stated that they intercepted two vessels linked to Iran that were attempting to enter an Iranian port.
Before the war, about 20% of the world's oil supply passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has already caused serious fluctuations in energy markets and heightened fears regarding the impact on the global economy.
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