U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know

Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here’s what to know.

• The US and Iran are initiating indirect talks in Qatar following recent military exchanges
• Negotiators are positioned in Qatar and ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased
• Tehran and Washington remain significantly apart on key bilateral issues