On May 10, 2023, in Miami, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani to discuss ongoing negotiations with Iran concerning the West Asia conflict. The meeting aimed to facilitate a potential memorandum of understanding to de-escalate tensions and promote regional stability. Qatar has been recognized for its effective mediation efforts, particularly in light of previous unsuccessful talks held in Islamabad, Pakistan. The discussions followed al-Thani's earlier meetings in Washington with US Vice President JP Vance. The US Department of State emphasized the importance of continued coordination to deter regional threats. Meanwhile, Iran is still reviewing a US proposal that seeks to establish a 30-day pause in hostilities while negotiations for a more permanent agreement continue. Iranian officials have indicated that they will respond to the proposal