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Iranian officials said Tehran submitted a nuclear proposal to the United States through Qatar, as diplomatic efforts continued alongside heightened regional tensions.
Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, who chairs the UAE Federal National Council’s Defense, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee, said he had seen signs of progress toward a political solution. He said the United Arab Emirates was also preparing for possible worst-case scenarios and retained the right to defend its sovereignty.
President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to authorize further attacks against Iran, while reiterating that Iran would not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. He also dismissed diplomatic initiatives following a phone call with Qatar’s emir, according to the account of the discussions.
The U.S. military has moved a third carrier strike group toward the region, while maritime security agencies reported attacks on oil tankers near Oman. Democrats, following their midterm election victories, plan to pursue a war powers resolution after taking office in January, though such a measure could face a presidential veto.
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