Qatar secures two-week window to avert US strike on Iran

Qatar has secured at least a two-week delay before a potential US attack on Iran, allowing continued diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed conflict between Washington and Tehran. Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani informed G7 foreign ministers in Paris on Tuesday of the timeline, following White House talks with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. He acknowledged significant unresolved disputes, including the timeline for any agreement, lifting the naval blockade, Iran's nuclear file, and releasing frozen Iranian assets. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 counterparts that Washington will maintain "devastating" economic pressure on Iran, citing options beyond war or accepting unacceptable demands. European officials responded with cautious optimism, though French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that the risk of resumed strikes has not been fully eliminated.