Iran and US review new nuclear proposal as Vance backs Qatari mediation

Iran and the United States are reviewing a new proposal put forward by mediators regarding Tehran’s nuclear program, in what The New York Times described as a breakthrough in negotiations. This comes as US Vice President J.D. Vance voiced support for Qatar’s diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed escalation between the two sides.

According to the newspaper, both parties were still examining the new proposal as of Thursday morning, amid signs of greater Iranian openness to discussing the nuclear issue. This follows indications of flexibility from the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council during private meetings on the matter.

The report also highlighted Qatar’s prominent role, noting that Doha has engaged in intensive diplomatic activity with Tehran over the past week as part of its mediation efforts to bridge differences over the nuclear program.

The New York Times noted that J.D. Vance supports Qatar’s recent initiatives, which aim to avoid escalation and maintain diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran.

The review of the new proposal comes as mediators continue their efforts to reach an understanding on Iran’s nuclear program, with both the US and Iran still assessing the proposal and no final agreement announced yet.