Live Updates: Iran says "ball is in the U.S. court" on deal to end war as Trump keeps his intentions veiled
Iranian negotiators have departed Qatar following a tense weekend of talks to end the war with the United States. Despite the departure, a draft proposal for a deal is currently being circulated, and Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran to continue discussions. Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if specific demands are met. President Trump has stated he is in no rush to resume strikes against Iran while mediation efforts continue, though Tehran continues to threaten wider strikes if attacked.
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- ✓ Iranian negotiators have left talks in Qatar.
- ✓ Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in two days as part of a deal with the U.S.
- ✓ Qatari mediators are pushing for a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war.
- ✓ Tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
What changed
Iranian negotiators left the Doha talks after a tense weekend, though Qatari mediators have since arrived in Tehran.
Live updates
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Iranian delegation leaves Doha talks as deal proposals circulate
Iranian negotiators have departed Qatar following a tense weekend of talks to end the war with the United States. Despite the departure, a draft proposal for a deal is currently being circulated, and Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran to continue discussions. Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if specific demands are met. President Trump has stated he is in no rush to resume strikes against Iran while mediation efforts continue, though Tehran continues to threaten wider strikes if attacked.
Why it matters
The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a military conflict that has impacted global shipping, including recent hits on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. These negotiations aim to resolve the war and potentially resume nuclear talks. The situation is complicated by Iran's internal energy crisis, with officials warning of winter natural gas shortages due to war damage.
What is confirmed
- Iranian negotiators have left talks in Qatar.
- Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in two days as part of a deal with the U.S.
- Qatari mediators are pushing for a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war.
- Tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
Still unconfirmed
- President Trump told reporters he is in no hurry to resume strikes against Iran.
What to watch next
- Response from the U.S. to the Iranian offer regarding the Strait of Hormuz
- Outcome of the Qatari mediators' meetings in Tehran
- Confirmation of the contents of the circulating draft proposal
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- Iran International — Live - Tehran threatens wider strikes if attacked as talks continue in Doha
- CNBC — Iranian negotiators in Qatar to continue talks to end the U.S.-Iran war: Reuters
- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon
- www.cbsnews.com — Live Updates: Negotiation push for U.S.-Iran deal punctuated ...
- Reuters — Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
- CBS News — Live Updates: Negotiation push for U.S.-Iran deal punctuated by threats to resume fighting
- AP News — Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen Strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news
- The New York Times — Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
- PBS — Iran's delegation has left negotiations in Qatar after a tense weekend. Here's where things stand
- The New York Times — Video: Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen in 2 Days if Demands Met
- NewsNation — China jumps in as peace proposal circulates among Iranian negotiators
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