politics
Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday following weekend clashes
The U.S. and Iran are poised to hold fresh talks on Tuesday in Qatar's capital, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday.
TL;DR
- U.S. and Iran scheduled for fresh talks in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.
- President Trump announced the meeting via social media following weekend hostilities.
- White House officials to brief Congress on an initial peace deal.
- Weekend strikes by both sides threatened to derail negotiations.
- U.S. struck Iranian military targets in response to attacks on shipping.
- Trump had previously threatened Iran with annihilation.
- Both sides agreed to pause hostilities and allow commercial vessels transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Technical talks on a memorandum of understanding are expected to continue.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical energy chokepoint, handling about 20% of global oil traffic.