The visit by Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of crossfire in the Persian Gulf over efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping traffic.

President Donald Trump was all praise for Qatar, as he and his family took the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One, a gift from the Gulf nation, on Wednesday. His praise came amid criticism

Qatar appears to be sending a liquefied natural gas tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, the first visible passage in about a week, as the major exporter eyes a rapid restart to output.

Doha ― Top U.S. envoys were due to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday, but uncertainty over the timing and content of any diplomatic talks raised questions over efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not confirm whether it will participate.

President Trump took his first flight on the new Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar. Trump’s decision to accept the jet from a foreign government has prompted ethical concerns from lawmakers.

The US president flies to North Dakota on first trip aboard Qatar-gifted 747-8, as critics raise corruption concerns

"This was a gift from a country that's treated us very well," Trump said of the plane, which will be transferred to his foundation after he leaves office

Qatar overhauled its labor laws, adding provisions that allow for part-time and freelance work to be regulated, and others that make it harder to launch strikes.