Conflicting claims cloud talks

Both Iran and the United States were scheduled to send negotiators to Qatar this week, yet the two sides have issued conflicting statements over the timing and core objectives. The friction puts further strain on an interim ceasefire meant to end their four-month war and restore shipping along the Strait of Hormuz. After four days of reciprocal strikes, both sides paused fire on Monday. US President Donald Trump said on social media that a Doha meeting was on the agenda, and his spokeswoman late