Qatar and other intermediaries are pressing Iran to allow U.N. inspections of
attacked nuclear sites in exchange for partial U.S. sanctions relief, permission
to sell oil and release of some frozen funds, sources say; Iran would seek
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s approval. U.S. and Israeli officials warn that if
talks collapse they could carry out a week‑long, large‑scale strike on Iranian
leadership, energy, nuclear facilities and infrastructure after the U.S. midterm
elections; Israel’s chief of staff has coordinated potential action with U.S.
Central Command commander Cooper. Trump said negotiations via intermediaries are
ongoing but an agreement is uncertain.
