Qatari mediators have not broken the U.S.–Iran sequencing deadlock overnight. Iran’s plan linked Hormuz reopening and nuclear talks to ending the U.S. blockade and sanctions steps; Washington still demands nuclear concessions first. Al Jazeera and CNBC describe stalled indirect talks beside the carrier buildup.

Contested New York leave orders for Iranian diplomats underscore mistrust. Overnight avoids inventing a breakthrough.

Backstory: Doha has midwifed prior regional talks. Engage: Qatari MFA and State Department readouts if any post.

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Why it matters Friday: the next confirmed update from a named outlet or primary document will move this story more than social rumors. Follow the Sources links for article-level URLs and wait for multi-outlet confirmation before treating disputed claims as final.

Why it matters Friday: the next confirmed update from a named outlet or primary document will move this story more than social rumors. Follow the Sources links for article-level URLs and wait for multi-outlet confirmation before treating disputed claims as final.

Why it matters Friday: the next confirmed update from a named outlet or primary document will move this story more than social rumors. Follow the Sources links for article-level URLs and wait for multi-outlet confirmation before treating disputed claims as final.

Why it matters Friday: the next confirmed update from a named outlet or primary document will move this story more than social rumors. Follow the Sources links for article-level URLs and wait for multi-outlet confirmation before treating disputed claims as final.