Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned
Qatar said a proposed resolution is being circulated as mediators seek a short-term deal to restart talks and ease rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.
- On Tuesday, Qatar announced it is circulating a proposed resolution to revive diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, focusing on short-term de-escalation of tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump paused potential strikes on Iran after Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates requested continued diplomatic efforts rather than military escalation.
- Foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari confirmed ongoing efforts, stating that "Qatar, Pakistan and now Oman are all working together" to exchange ideas and drafts between the parties.
- Trump issued a "last chance" ultimatum for a deal by today, while Iranian adviser Mohsen Rezaee demanded the United States lift port blockades to avoid endangering warships.
- Mediation efforts remain focused on lowering escalation and reopening the vital waterway for diplomacy, though Iran's foreign ministry denied that direct negotiations between the sides are currently occurring.
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Efforts to resolve US-Iran conflict in very progressive stages, drafts of potential agreement being circulated: Qatar - The Tribune
Commenting on the conflicting statements being issued by Tehran and Washington officials about negotiations, al-Ansari said, "We can confirm that the efforts are still ongoing with all the parties. We are looking towards a diplomatic resolution as we are speaking right now."
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran have entered an advanced stage, as the parties are exchanging drafts of a possible agreement, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said. Qatar and Oman are mediating between Washington and Tehran, although there have been no direct talks between the two countries so far. Doha says it is working towards a diplomatic solution and reducing tensions in the reg…
The mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue - the US finance minister speaks of an early solution. But ideas for the future of the Strait of Hormus raise questions.
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