Mediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending the Middle East war after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, with a Qatari delegation in Iran and Tehran's top diplomat travelling to Oman. While there have been no direct talks between Tehran and Washington since last month, Iranian media reported that a delegation from mediator Qatar travelled to Iran on Friday.

Pakistan and Qatar try to revive negotiations after two nights of strikes, as Tehran fires dozens of drones and missiles and Trump remains silent

Despite declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over and ordering airstrikes, Trump still wants to avoid a broader war with Iran.