Tehran faces Friday deadline for Qatari truce proposal

The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began in February, has entered a critical diplomatic phase. Qatari negotiators presented Tehran with a new draft agreement on Sunday, seeking to halt the conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and shipping routes.

According to an official briefed on the talks, the proposal establishes a seven-day window for implementation. The document details specific confidence-building measures that each party must complete on a daily basis to address concerns from both Washington and Tehran. The timeline could begin as early as next week, with several nations acting as guarantors of the arrangement.

Iran is expected to provide a formal response by the end of this week. Qatar and Pakistan have led this mediation effort, following a similar attempt in June that produced an interim deal which subsequently collapsed. The current draft aims to prevent a repeat of that breakdown by setting strict, verifiable milestones.

Political pressures in the region remain high. The official noted concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, currently campaigning in a general election for another term, might order a resumption of attacks on Iran. This potential escalation coincides with sharp rhetoric from both sides.

US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran on Friday. In response, Iranian security officials informed Reuters that Tehran has prepared detailed plans to attack undersea cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel resume hostilities. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have continued attacks against Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest crude exporter, adding to regional instability.