Overview
- A mid‑June memorandum brokered by Qatar and Pakistan paused recent attacks and set a 60‑day window to try to reach a final agreement that would curb Iran's nuclear activities.
- Qatar says U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha to meet mediators while Tehran denies any imminent high‑level negotiations with Washington.
- Vice President J.D. Vance said the United States will demand continuous inspections to verify that Iran dismantles or permanently constrains its nuclear program.
- Reporting by the Wall Street Journal says President Trump reviewed full‑scale military options but favored pursuing diplomacy with limited strikes reserved to enforce the deal if needed.
- Qatar holds about $6 billion in Iranian funds under a 2023 arrangement that it says remains frozen for humanitarian purchases, and U.S. officials plan to use asset access and oil resupply as bargaining chips that could ease regional tensions and affect global fuel markets.