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Qatar's Foreign Ministry said on October 27, 2026 that Iran must show good intentions for mediation efforts to succeed, including halting threats against Gulf Arab states and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari delegation had visited Tehran earlier that week to de-escalate regional tensions in coordination with the United States. Iran International reported that regional powers are intensifying diplomacy to prevent a wider war while preparing for its failure. Their demands include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending threats to Persian Gulf states and allowing international inspectors unobstructed access.