Shahram Khaldi, a researcher of Middle East history and international relations, said that while Qatar is mediating to reach a temporary agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic, Washington still maintains the military option and considers itself in a superior position. Khaldi added that the representatives of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are also asking for assurances regarding the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. According to him, the diplomatic negotiations and the preparations for military action will continue in parallel for a long time.

Shahram Khaldi, a researcher of Middle East history and international relations, said that while Qatar is mediating to reach a temporary agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic, Washington still maintains the military option and considers itself in a superior position. Khaldi added that the representatives of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are also asking for assurances regarding the safety of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. According to him, the diplomatic negotiations and the preparations for military action will continue in parallel for a long time.