Trump Could Renew Heavy Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Stalls

Mediation efforts by Qatar this week failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran, according to three sources familiar with the talks.

The sources described the progress as limited, with neither side showing a willingness to step back from its position.

The lack of movement leaves the diplomatic effort at an impasse, despite attempts by Qatari mediators to narrow the differences between the two sides.

The stalled negotiations raise the possibility that Trump could return to forceful strikes against Iran. However, the account of the mediation efforts did not establish that a decision to resume attacks had been made.