U.S.-Iran talks stall amid Qatari mediation, combat risk rises
Qatari efforts to broker a U.S.—Iran breakthrough have stalled, according to three sources cited by Axios. A two-page proposal discussed in New York with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed Iran’s demand to lift a U.S. naval blockade and Washington’s demand for nuclear concessions.
-Iran breakthrough have stalled, according to three sources familiar with the talks cited in the Axios report, after the sides made little progress and the risk of renewed combat increased. The report said Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi discussed a two-page plan with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in New York on Monday. S. naval blockade and Washington's demand for nuclear concessions.
S. officials, with Vice President JD Vance attending part of that meeting. S. officials initially described the talks as constructive and discussed possible sanctions relief for nuclear steps.
S. saw little reason to compromise. Another said Iran wanted a return to a June memorandum of understanding before considering nuclear concessions. S.
officials think Trump could order major That is an assessment, not an announced plan, regarding combat operations after the midterms.