Iran nuclear deal? Qatar pushes UN inspections at bombed sites

Qatar is working to persuade Iran to allow United Nations nuclear weapons inspectors to visit its bombed nuclear sites, including locations holding the country's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Qatar is the lead mediator in the US-Iran conflict. Under the Qatari plan, Iran would not have to commit to removing the stockpile from the country. Other options remain on the table, including reducing the uranium content by down-blending it. Meanwhile, President Trump is still considering a new assault on Iran's nuclear sites. However, those threats carry less weight after remarks by Vice President Vance. The plan could also lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.