Qatar Works to Improve Iran's Offer: These Are Trump's Options - and the Concern in Israel
Qatar has increased its involvement in mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran, but Trump is expected to decide on the renewal of fighting only after returning from a visit to China. He now faces two…
Assessment
Qatar is stepping up as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, but the real decision on renewed hostilities rests with Trump after his China visit. He faces a binary choice between limited military strikes and a temporary deal. Israel's unease stems from the narrow scope of U.S. talks, which focus solely on nuclear issues while ignoring Iran's missile program and regional proxies. The coming weeks will test whether Washington can broaden its negotiating framework or will act unilaterally.