Dossier
Qataris
Coverage of Qataris in the Nexus archive.
- Vance says US hopes to ‘transform’ Middle East as Iran talks begin
Vice President JD Vance stated the U.S. aims to 'transform' the Middle East through negotiations with Iran to end regional conflicts, but ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz threaten progress. President Donald Trump has threatened military action against Iran if needed, while Vance emphasized the U.S. demand for Iran to abandon nuclear weapons ambitions.
- Despite Trump pronouncement, Iran signals no final decision made on deal
Iran has not finalized a nuclear deal despite Trump's statement, with Qataris visiting Tehran to negotiate. The draft agreement includes open Hormuz Strait access, US sanctions waivers, and Iran's commitment to halt nuclear pursuits and dilute uranium.