US delegation to join Iran talks in Doha after reported breakthrough

An American delegation is expected to join Iranian officials for direct talks in Doha following a reported breakthrough in indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran, according to The Times of Israel citing Qatari newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The two sides have reached an understanding on preliminary measures concerning Iran's nuclear programme, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and financial incentives, with China and Russia expected to serve as guarantors. The progress follows over 12 hours of discussions between Qatari mediators and Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday. Qatar is pushing for reciprocal steps to enable direct negotiations, though differences remain, with Washington demanding nuclear concessions and Tehran seeking lifted naval blockades and released funds. A draft framework proposes transferring Iran's enriched uranium stockpile or reducing enrichment levels, with talks set to continue in Doha on Saturday.