President Donald Trump asserted that Iran’s nuclear disarmament is progressing smoothly, but talks in Doha between U.S. and Iranian intermediaries did not address that subject at all, according to reports. The two-day discussions hosted by Qatar focused instead on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and releasing frozen Iranian assets—items from a prior interim agreement. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that the nuclear issue remains unaddressed. Negotiators communicated through Qatari and Pakistani mediators rather than directly, underscoring persistent gaps. A follow-up meeting is planned after the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.