Trump Could Renew Strikes on Iran as Diplomatic Efforts Stall

Efforts by Qatari mediators this week have failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran, leaving the standoff unresolved.

According to three sources familiar with the discussions, the mediation yielded only limited progress. The efforts have not been enough to bridge the differences between the two sides.

Neither Washington nor Tehran has shown a willingness to retreat from its position, the sources indicated. That lack of flexibility remains an obstacle to a diplomatic agreement.

The stalled negotiations leave open the possibility of Trump returning to forceful strikes against Iran. The account, however, did not establish that a decision to launch further attacks had been made.