AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-Iran Ceasefire Talks: Iran, the US and mediator Pakistan say “some progress” is turning into a near-finished memorandum of understanding to end the war, with mediators floating a possible 60-day extension and a staged plan covering the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions/blocked assets. Trump’s Deadline Pressure: President Trump says he’s “solid 50/50” on a deal versus renewed strikes, hinting a decision could come Sunday, while US officials warn military options remain on the table. Qatar’s Mediation Role: Qatar is actively coordinating with Pakistan and Washington, including senior outreach to Tehran, as Gulf leaders push de-escalation and stress dialogue over escalation. Iran’s Red Lines: Tehran says it’s focused on finalising the MOU but rejects US demands on uranium and insists Hormuz and nuclear issues won’t be bargained away in the current phase. Regional Fallout: Iran also demanded Gulf states and Jordan pay reparations for facilitating US-Israeli operations, escalating diplomatic friction even as talks continue. Qatar at Home: Qatar’s Awqaf minister inspected Hajj camps in Mina and Arafat, while Qatar and Uzbekistan signed a military cooperation memorandum.
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