Qatar as mediator in US-Iran talks: Iran’s UN delegation says it has “no plans” for direct negotiations with the US, even as Washington signals talks could resume soon; Iran insists it conveyed its seven-point Hormuz reopening conditions via a Qatari mediator and says it’s still ready for diplomacy if US demands are met. Strait of Hormuz pressure: Iran’s state-linked warnings to shipping continue as oil markets react to uncertainty over reopening terms. Qatar’s finance diplomacy: Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met AIIB President Zou Jiayi in Doha ahead of the bank’s annual meeting, urging more investment for reconstruction and concessional financing; Qatar also hosted AIIB-related bilateral meetings with Georgia and others. Legal profession overhaul in Qatar: Qatar’s Justice Ministry issued new rules for lawyers’ registration exams, licensing non-Qatari lawyers to appear for Qatari firms, and requirements for law firm websites and social media. Private sector nationalisation consults: Qatar’s Labour Ministry launched the first consultative session on the Private Sector Nationalisation Plan with state-owned and public-benefit entities to shape implementation mechanisms. Education reforms: Qatar announced private schools will add 6,883 seats across 46 schools under new regulatory reforms aimed at easing investment and expanding capacity. Qatar-US business ties: Qatar Financial Centre and the US Chamber of Commerce signed an MoU to boost commercial and investment engagement, including support for US firms expanding regionally.