Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, met in Tehran to discuss de-escalation and security in the Strait of Hormuz. While Al Thani stated that the talks focused on dialogue and respecting freedom of navigation, the context remains unclear as previous diplomatic agreements between the U.

S. and Iran have reportedly collapsed amid ongoing regional tensions.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that he believes the suspension of sanctions on Iran will benefit the U.S. economy in the long term. He also commented that he had expected oil prices to rise more significantly.

IAEA and Iran remain at the center of international scrutiny as Rafael Grossi urges Tehran to re-engage with inspectors while Western powers push a new resolution on nuclear sites and enriched uranium.

On January 29, 2026, representatives of Iran, China, and Russia reportedly signed a trilateral agreement described as focusing on economic cooperation, military coordination, and joint opposition to Western sanctions. The reported terms also allegedly emphasize nuclear sovereignty within the context of Iran's existing commitments under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.