US VP Vance meeting with Qatari PM to discuss negotiations with Iran; Qatar has been running a back channel of mediation between the US and Iran in recent weeks in an attempt to reach an agreement to end the war, via Axios citing a US official

The meeting between US VP Vance and the Qatari PM signals ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate relations with Iran, which could affect geopolitical tensions in the region. Given Qatar's back channel role, any progress could lead to market reactions in energy commodities and currencies, particularly in the USD and JPY, as traders gauge the implications for oil supply and broader regional stability.