TLDR:Qatar relayed a reported U.S. peace offer to Iran as regional leaders pushed to prevent renewed Gulf conflict.Trump kept further strikes under review while Washington accused Tehran of violating a June maritime deal.The Strait of Hormuz dispute centers on shipping access, proposed service fees, and control of navigation.Oman offered a voluntary fee compromise, but Washington rejected charges tied to passage through Hormuz.The United States has reportedly sent a new peace proposal to Iran through Qatar as Washington weighs another military escalation across the Gulf. The reported initiative emerged early Sunday while regional governments pressed both sides to avoid renewed attacks and protect commercial shipping.BREAKING: The U.S. has made a last minute peace offer to Iran through Qatar, and Iran is now reviewing it, per initial reports.Iran is highly likely to reject the offer, which means this was another TACO.— The Hormuz Letter (@HormuzLetter) August 2, 2026The Hormuz Letter, a regional news account on X, said Tehran was reviewing a “last-minute peace offer” delivered through Qatari channels. However, the account disclosed no terms, named no officials, and received no public confirmation from Washington, Doha, or Tehran at the time of publication.Qatar Leads Last-Minute Talks as Washington Weighs StrikesSeparate reporting said Qatari mediators spoke Saturday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, White House envoy Steve Witkoff, and officials from Oman. Those discussions reportedly advanced talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz, although no agreement was announced.The diplomatic push unfolded as President Donald Trump considered attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. The review followed missile and drone incidents involving American forces, Gulf states, and merchant vessels.During a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump said negotiators could still secure an agreement. However, he accused Tehran of breaking previous commitments and kept further strikes under consideration.The White House said Iran violated a June memorandum by targeting commercial ships and American personnel. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt further added that pressure would continue until meaningful negotiations began.Regional leaders also increased direct outreach. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged Trump to de-escalate during a Saturday call. Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Pakistan separately pressed Washington and Tehran to avoid measures that could widen the conflict across the Gulf.Hormuz Shipping Dispute Blocks a Wider Ceasefire DealThe Strait of Hormuz remains central as it carried roughly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows before the war. As a result, Iran seeks greater authority over shipping routes and has proposed charging vessels service fees.Washington, on the other hand, maintains that the waterway must remain open without Iranian tolls or restrictions. Oman recently offered a Gulf-backed compromise involving voluntary contributions for navigation, environmental protection, and rescue services.The plan would not grant Tehran exclusive control. However, the United States rejected including fees in the agreement under discussion. That disagreement followed earlier maritime arrangements that failed to produce a lasting settlement.Initially, a June framework partially restored shipping and established a 60-day negotiating period covering the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program. However, talks later stalled after Iran attacked vessels travelling along a route it had not approved.Despite that setback, Tehran continues exchanging messages through regional intermediaries while denying that direct negotiations with Washington are underway. Iranian officials maintain that diplomatic concessions cannot be discussed while the United States continues threatening military action.Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia that Iran would respond decisively to another American or Israeli attack. Iranian-linked media also threatened energy facilities across the region if Iranian infrastructure were targeted.Qatar’s mediation nevertheless keeps an important communication channel open. Doha previously hosted separate American and Iranian delegations and continues relaying messages between both governments.The post U.S. Sends Reported Iran Peace Offer Through Qatar as Strike Risks Rise appeared first on Blockonomi.