US, Iran to hold indirect talks, complicating efforts to end conflict

US and Iranian officials are engaging in indirect talks in Qatar mediated by third parties, complicating efforts to resolve the conflict and secure the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seeks control of the strait, with Oman proposing a joint fee plan, while internal divisions emerge between military hardliners and civilian leaders like President Masoud Pezeshkian, who prioritize unfreezing assets.