How the US-Iran deal came together amid threats, strikes and frantic diplomacy (opens original article in a new tab)

Qatari mediators facilitated a potential US-Iran deal with a ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz access, and nuclear talks, despite ongoing strikes and diplomatic challenges.

• Qatari mediators negotiated a potential US-Iran deal involving a ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz access, and nuclear talks.
• US and Iranian strikes disrupted diplomacy, with Trump setting a deadline for a response.
• Iran agreed to discuss uranium stockpile, while the US offered sanctions relief in exchange for cooperation.