Iran says negotiations to end eight-month war continue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:39 · Archive

Iran says contacts with the United States through mediators continue to end their eight-month war.

Contacts between Iran and the United States to end their eight-month war are continuing through Qatari mediators, according to officials in Tehran. Talks with mediators over recent days ended without a breakthrough, though Iran has altered its proposals.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said consultations through mediators are 'very intensive' and that 'everything depends on the political rationality of Washington'. He stated: 'If the US accepts our conditions, the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened and negotiations will be resumed.'

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Iran's seven-step proposal, originally submitted in September, remains the focus of discussions. He said the proposal has been condensed and 'making it possible to implement it within two days'. The plan calls for the US to end its blockade on Iranian ports, Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a US waiver on Iranian oil sales, cancellation of new sanctions on Iran and then talks on other issues. US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal in September.

Brent crude prices fell nearly four per cent on Monday amid hopes the mediation could lead to a diplomatic solution, though Iranian sources said they believed a new US attack remains more likely than a deal. China and Russia spoke against the possibility of renewed military action.

How it is being reported

• Iran says contacts over ending war continueAn Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country's plan to end the war remains the basis for negotiations as brent crude prices fell steeply.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 16:28
• Iran says contacts over ending war continueAn Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the country's plan to end the war remains the basis for negotiations as brent crude prices fell steeply.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 16:28

In this story: Iran · United States · Abbas Araqchi · Esmaeil Baghaei · Qatar · Strait of Hormuz · Donald Trump · China

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