Qatar-backed Doha statement urges halt to attacks on Afghan cities
A multinational Doha statement urged renewed Afghan negotiations, a comprehensive ceasefire and an immediate end to attacks on cities amid mounting civilian harm.
Qatar
-
-
IEA Forecasts Global Gas-Demand Decline After Hormuz LNG Shock
The International Energy Agency says the Middle East conflict disrupted a route that previously carried almost one-fifth of global LNG supply, pushing up prices and delaying an expected easing of gas markets.
-
Israel Raises Objections to Hamas Disarmament Proposal as Gaza Strikes Continue
Israel said on August 2 it had serious concerns about a reported Hamas disarmament arrangement as mediators pursued Gaza’s postwar transition and regional ceasefire diplomacy.
-
Gulf States Gain Leverage as Trump Holds Off on Iran Strikes
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE helped open diplomatic space after Trump held off on new Iran strikes, but no final U.S.-Iran agreement exists.
-
IEA says Middle East gas shock could keep LNG markets tight through 2027
The IEA says Middle East disruptions have delayed the expected LNG supply wave, leaving gas markets tighter and more volatile through 2027.
-
Iran-Oman Strait Talks Advance as Gulf States Press for Restraint
Iran and Oman have made progress toward safer Strait of Hormuz shipping, but no final deal is in place as Gulf allies press Washington to pause.
-
Trump pauses planned Iran strikes as talks are set to begin amid fragile ceasefire
President Donald Trump said he was holding off on major new strikes against Iran as talks intended to wind down the war were expected to begin Aug. 3, following appeals from Gulf allies.
-
U.S.-Iran Doha talks stay indirect as Strait of Hormuz risk remains
World Global Priority Scan – Doha talks stayed indirect, with Qatar mediating and the Strait of Hormuz still the key risk to shipping and energy.