Enemies or friends? Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's new sponsor? Qatar seeks to fund IRGC

Qatar’s involvement in the talks between the US and Iran is not coincidental, and in fact began several weeks ago. According to two diplomatic sources in the Gulf and a Western intelligence official, Qatar is providing financial assistance to Iran. In the incidents that followed the ceasefire, the United Arab Emirates was attacked, as was Saudi Arabia on one occasion, but Qatar remained protected.

Iran's new proposal proves US pressure is working

Report: Difficulty reaching Khamenei complicates deal

The US secretary of state said Washington was prepared to give diplomacy "every chance to succeed," but was not ruling out "alternatives." At the same time, US officials told CBS that the supreme leader was staying at an unknown location, almost entirely cut off from the outside world, and that communication with him was being conducted through a network of couriers, delaying efforts to finalize the deal.

Donald Trump

Trump: US won't rush Iran deal

The US president addressed the emerging talks with Tehran and made clear that the naval blockade on the country’s ports would remain fully in force until an agreement is reached. Trump attacked the Obama administration’s nuclear deal as a “direct path to a nuclear weapon,” and declared that the current deal is exactly the opposite. He later thanked countries in the region and surprised observers by saying: “Who knows, perhaps Iran would like to join the Abraham Accords.”

Iran hiding enriched uranium stockpile

Iran agreed to give up its uranium, but not for free

In a statement issued after talks in the Oval Office at the White House, Trump said a series of leaders from the Middle East and the Muslim world had taken part. According to him, "the final aspects and details of the agreement are now being discussed and will be announced shortly." Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, who arrived in Tehran over the weekend with a Pakistani delegation, said the conversation showed that "a positive and sustainable outcome is within reach."

Iran's new proposal proves US pressure is working

Trump gives Iran another chance after heated White House clash with Vance

A fierce debate ensues at the White House with the president approving continued talks with Iran despite opposition from senior officials. Vice President Vance and the envoys pushed for an initial deal, while the defense and foreign secretaries demanded pressure and a strike. At the same time, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Emirati leadership backed a hard line, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar prefer to avoid escalation.