Trump says U.S. and Iran to meet in Qatar after weekend attacks : NPR

Key Points:

• Despite recent military clashes in the Gulf, President Trump announced that talks with Iran are set to resume Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, although Iran has not confirmed its participation.
• The exchange of attacks began with Iran striking a cargo ship near Oman, prompting U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites, followed by Iranian counterstrikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
• Qatar and Pakistan mediated earlier talks in Switzerland, resulting in an interim deal that includes the release of $6 billion of Iran's frozen funds in Qatar and temporary lifting of some oil sanctions by the U.S.
• Iran’s deputy foreign minister stated that technical talks with the U.S. are not yet scheduled and will only occur when conditions are met, while a senior U.S. official indicated talks are on track and communication channels remain open to avoid further incidents.
• Iran claims sole management of the Strait of Hormuz and insists commercial traffic will return to pre-war levels within 30 days of the preliminary agreement, emphasizing its responsibility to remove obstacles in the waterway.