[Qatar calls on the United States and Iran to return to negotiations to resolve the crisis diplomatically] On September 2, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majid Ansari stated at a regular press conference in Doha on September 1, local time, that another escalation of the regional situation is not in the interest of any party, and called on all parties concerned to remain rational and return to the track of negotiations. Ansari said that if the Strait of Hormuz issue continues not to be resolved and the closure of the strait is normalized, the situation will further escalate. Ansari said that Qatar is continuing to engage in diplomatic mediation with regional and international partners, and consultations with mediation partners such as Oman and Pakistan are still ongoing. Qatar is pushing for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the strait is restored to openness and freedom of navigation. (CCTV News)