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Vance: We reached an agreement with the Qataris on a mechanism regarding frozen Iranian assets.

Qatar's Ministry of Interior: The incident at a factory in Ras Laffan resulted from a technical malfunction and caused injuries, but no leak posing a safety risk.

Axios, citing a US diplomat: Swiss negotiations expected to continue late into the night with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

The Qatari Interior Ministry confirms that an explosion occurred at a factory in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area. Civil defense teams responding to the incident. No injuries or leaks recorded

Explosion reported in Doha, Qatar

Initial reports of a loud explosion heard in Doha, Qatar

Swiss government: Qatar, Pakistan to attend US-Iran MOU signing

Qatar is leading last-minute efforts to bridge remaining gaps in ongoing US-Iran talks as negotiations continue, officials told the New York Times

Politico reports that leaders from Qatar, Pakistan and the UAE called Trump yesterday after his threats to strike Iran, persuading him to back away from the plan while pressing the case that a deal with Tehran could be reached soon

The Qatari mediator leaves Tehran.

Axios: Iran rejects trilateral meeting with the United States and Qatar.

Al Jazeera: Qatari mediation resulted in an agreement between the United States and Iran regarding Tehran's frozen assets.

Iran’s top negotiator Qalibaf and FM Araqchi are in Doha to meet Qatar’s PM over a potential US-Iran deal to end the conflict - Reuters

Axios, citing a source: The message from all the leaders who participated in the call with Trump was that stopping the war is in the region's best interest.

Trump: An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed. Separately, I had a call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, which, likewise, went very well. Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened

Iran’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister to update him on the diplomatic efforts to end the war

Trump: “I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow, in that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all Countries in the Middle East, and beyond. This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN. Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

Qatar’s energy minister says it doesn’t have plans to export any more LNG via Hormuz beyond the two that left this last week Via Energy Intelligence

Qatar's Foreign Ministry: Qatar strongly condemns the targeting of an Emirati tanker as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Ministry: GCC governments must take the necessary steps to build trust with Iran

The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that there is full coordination with Pakistan within the framework of ongoing mediation efforts.

An extraordinary consultative Gulf summit will be held today in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah, according to an Al Arabiya correspondent

Qatari Foreign Ministry: The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stressed to Araqchi the necessity of opening maritime routes and ensuring freedom of navigation.

The Qatari Amiri Diwan: The Emir and the Lebanese President discussed efforts to contain tensions and support paths to a solution.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial aid to help stabilize its foreign reserves. The support comes as Pakistan prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April

British Defense Minister: We will provide hundreds of interceptor missiles and launchers to our forces and allies in the Middle East within weeks.

The Qatari Ministry of Defense announces that the State of Qatar was subjected to an attack by seven ballistic missiles and several drones from Iran today

Overnight, after the ceasefire was announced, the UAE's defense ministry claimed Iran still fired 17 missiles and 35 drones into its territory. Kuwaiti authorities said they intercepted 28 drones after the ceasefire announcement. Qatar also said it intercepted at least one missile. UAE air defenses engaged Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles and drones

Qatar welcomes the ceasefire announcement between America and Iran

Qatar Foreign Ministry spokesperson: We are close to the point where the situation in the region could spiral out of control