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Iran and Qatar hold third day of talks on Middle East conflict

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 18:32 · Archive

Iranian negotiators are in Doha for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at reaching a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the talks were 'ongoing and progressing' and that Iran is prepared for 'both defence and diplomacy'. He said discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with the US were continuing but no final conclusion had been reached.

Qatari broadcaster al-Jazeera quoted Araqchi as saying that Iran and Qatari negotiators had developed a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz two days after an agreement with the US, shortening from Qatar's proposed five days and Iran's initial seven-day proposal. Araqchi first presented the seven-day proposal to the US in September, calling for a ceasefire across the Middle East, an end to the US naval blockade, lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil and release of frozen Iranian assets. In return, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin negotiations on a comprehensive agreement.

The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the US midterm elections on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said the United States will not launch new attacks on Iran before the vote and that talks with Iran's representatives have been productive, although he has not ruled out further military action afterwards.

Iran and Qatar hold third day of talks on Middle East conflict
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In this story: Iran · Qatar · Abbas Araqchi · Donald Trump · United States · Strait of Hormuz

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