A Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran to assess recent developments in diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States, Iranian media report. The visit comes as Iran continues reviewing a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) related to ending the conflict. According to Tasnim and ISNA, the delegation is led by an adviser to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and holds consultations with Iranian officials, with the purpose of continuing message exchanges between Tehran and Washington concerning the MoU.
Separately, Iranian outlets report that Iran has not yet taken a final decision on the MoU. The review process involves political, legal and technical aspects, and is described as ongoing. Reuters’ coverage is not included in the provided sources.
In Iran, protests take place in Mashhad after a televised interview in which top diplomat Abbas Araghchi discusses potential provisions of the proposed agreement, including dismantling a US naval blockade on Iranian ports. Protesters call for resignations. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump and Pakistani officials indicate that a framework agreement could be signed as early as Sunday, while Iranian officials signal caution, including that it will not be “tomorrow,” though an agreement could still be formalised in the following days.