Axios, citing three people familiar with the talks, reported Qatar's mediation this week produced little progress as both the US and Iran refuse to make concessions, heightening the risk of renewed military escalation. US officials say President Trump could order a resumption of large-scale military operations after the midterm elections. Qatar will continue to mediate but is increasingly frustrated, sources said. Pakistan and Egypt have urged Iran to make nuclear concessions; Iran reportedly sa

Axios, citing three people familiar with the talks, reported Qatar's mediation this week produced little progress as both the US and Iran refuse to make concessions, heightening the risk of renewed military escalation. US officials say President Trump could order a resumption of large-scale military operations after the midterm elections. Qatar will continue to mediate but is increasingly frustrated, sources said. Pakistan and Egypt have urged Iran to make nuclear concessions; Iran reportedly says it will only consider concessions if the US agrees to restore a memorandum of understanding signed in June.