President Trump spoke by phone with Qatar’s Emir about military de-escalation with Iran and nuclear diplomacy, focusing on maritime security and the stability of global energy supplies. Tehran has set seven demands for talks with the United States amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar’s prime minister said Washington remains willing to pursue a diplomatic solution after the midterm elections. Doha proposed an interim confidence-building deal under which Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the second day, as a step toward wider nuclear negotiations.
Iran is considering proposals that include lifting the U.S. blockade and releasing frozen funds, as the steps pave the way for broader nuclear talks amid continued strikes and regional tensions.
Read the full storyThe plan links lifting the blockade and releasing frozen funds to inspectors’ access to nuclear sites, followed by a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and broader talks.