Qatar PM to meet Trump as Iran talks stall; Rubio cites minimal progress

Iranian officials confirmed Tehran will not negotiate with Washington unless its seven conditions are met, while diplomatic efforts continue with a planned White House meeting between President Trump and Qatar's prime minister. Iran's electricity company denied any cyberattack on Tehran's power grid. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran is ready for negotiations but will not submit to coercion, citing Supreme Leader's directives to end the "no war, no peace" situation. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks have made only minimal progress, calling Iran's demands "unacceptable" and "absurd." Qatar and Iraq are pursuing mediation efforts, with Iraqi Prime Minister visiting Tehran and China's special envoy meeting Iranian officials. Iran's foreign ministry claimed control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while a tanker struck a naval mine in the area.