U.S.-Iran talks yield little, raising odds of renewed combat

Efforts this week by Qatari mediators to broker a diplomatic breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran have made little progress, with neither side willing to budge, according to three sources familiar with the talks. Why it matters: The stalemate bolsters the belief on both sides that a renewed military conflict is becoming more likely. U.S. officials think President Trump could order a return to major combat operations after the midterms.Qatari officials will keep trying, but they're growing increasingly frustrated with both sides, two of the sources said. Driving the news: Qatari mediator Ali