Qatar signals Iran breakthrough as US warns Gulf states of possible war

Conflicting reports emerged over the past 24 hours regarding potential US-Iran developments, with a Qatari newspaper claiming a breakthrough in mediated talks while US media reported Gulf states were told to prepare for renewed war as early as Nov. 4. The Qatari daily Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported Saturday that a US delegation will join Qatar's talks with Iran for direct dialogue in Doha. Saudi channels aired an unconfirmed draft proposal including Iranian commitments on nuclear stockpile, reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, and a possible Chinese guarantor role. President Trump said Friday that talks were continuing and "we have time," while repeating that Washington's central condition remains a guarantee Iran never possesses a nuclear weapon. The reports come days before US midterm elections on Nov. 3, with Trump previously indicating he would not order new strikes before then.