Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz2 sources·Updated November 1, 2026Covered by 2 sourcesNPR News Now·11h agoGulf region on edge as Qatar leads talks with Iran to stave off new U.S. attacksQatar has been leading intense mediation efforts over the past 72 hours to prevent a new round of possible U.S. attacks on Iran after Tuesday's midterm elections. The uncertainty has the entire Gulf region on edge.Read at NPR News Now →