Ongoing indirect talks mediated by Qatar continue after Iran's late-September proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days in exchange for U.S. sanctions relief, asset unfreezing, and an end to the naval blockade. President Trump publicly rejected the offer while signaling openness to further diplomacy, prompting U.S. officials to review responses and impose additional sanctions on Iranian supply chains. Senior administration figures met at Camp David in early October to assess the conflict, as both sides maintain divergent views on sequencing and terms. A fragile June agreement previously collapsed, leaving the durability of any pause dependent on verifiable steps in nuclear talks and regional de-escalation.