Qatar Says Major Progress in US-Iran Talks as Vance Steps In

Cointime update: Qatar’s prime minister said indirect US-Iran negotiations have achieved “a lot,” expressing confidence a solution can be reached, as US Vice President JD Vance joined the talks over the past two weeks. Vance has communicated almost daily with Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed and Pakistani army chief Munir to broker a new ceasefire and restart nuclear talks. On Nov. 6, Qatar’s emir discussed de-escalation with Trump; Iranian media reported two missiles hit Qeshm Island on Nov. 7.