Qatari mediators held over 12 hours of talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday, with Iranian negotiators returning with them to Doha for further discussions Saturday, Axios reports. The talks aim to secure reciprocal U.S.-Iran concessions ahead of direct nuclear negotiations, with Tehran demanding relief from the U.S. naval blockade and sanctions.

Axios reports that Hegseth and Rubio favor additional strikes, while Vance, Witkoff, Kushner and Bessent oppose military action. Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are urging Trump to allow more time for diplomacy.