[Iranian Official: Ending the War, Lifting the Blockade, and Ensuring Stability in the Strait of Hormuz Are Priorities] According to a report by Golden Finance on May 23, citing Al Jazeera and an Iranian source involved in peace negotiations, 'Ending the war, lifting the U.S. blockade, and ensuring stability in the Strait of Hormuz are priorities. Unfreezing assets and lifting sanctions on oil exports are not minor issues for us.' The official also praised Qatar's efforts in assisting mediation. He stated, 'Qatar's support for Pakistan's role as a mediator is critical, significant, and fundamentally important.'