Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says U.S. not talking to Iran
Major combat operations have been paused for weeks but there has been little progress toward a wider peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran.
DUBAI/WASHINGTON - Qatar's prime minister traveled to Tehran on Thursday with the aim of reviving negotiations between the United States and Iran, amid the ongoing conflict that has been in place for six months. U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House, stated that Washington was not currently engaging in dialogue with Tehran.
The president made clear that the U.S. would persist with its economic sanctions against Iran until the country is willing to negotiate in earnest. While major combat operations have been halted for weeks, there has been minimal advancement towards a comprehensive peace deal or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime passage.
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