Qatar Secretly Brokered US-Iran Deal During Bombing; Permanent Settlement Could Take a Year

CNBC—Qatar played the secret role of primary broker in the US-Iran peace agreement, even as Israeli bombing was ongoing, according to the Financial Times. A permanent comprehensive settlement could take up to a year to finalize despite the agreement in principle, The National reported, with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey all calling for acceleration. Oil markets remained mixed as Qatar and Pakistan announced the 60-day roadmap framework.

• CNBC — Oil markets stayed mixed as Qatar and Pakistan announced the 60-day US-Iran deal roadmap
• The Print — FT: Qatar secretly brokered the US-Iran deal even as Israeli bombing was ongoing
• The National (UAE) — Pakistan, Saudi, Egypt and Turkey ministers jointly called for a permanent US-Iran deal
• Washington Examiner — Qatar and Pakistan confirmed US and Iran agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal in 60 days
• The National (UAE) — A permanent US-Iran settlement could take up to a year despite the current peace deal