Indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials ended Wednesday in Doha without any reported breakthrough, and according to sources, the two sides did not address Iran's nuclear program at all. Despite that, President Donald Trump stated in Washington that Tehran’s nuclear disarmament efforts are proceeding well, attributing the progress to unspecified "very good meetings." Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan claimed "positive progress" was made, but could not detail what that meant. The discussions focused instead on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and potential financial incentives, though U.S. officials denied an agreement to release frozen funds. The situation matters because Trump’s upbeat assessment contrasts with reports that core nuclear issues were left off the table, while regional security meetings in Bahrain underscored ongoing concerns about Iran’s military activities.