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Qatari Mediators Hold over 12 Hours of Talks Aimed at Renewing Direct US-Iran Negotiations

  • On Saturday, discussions between Washington and Tehran resume in Doha, Qatar, following marathon mediation efforts to reignite US-Iran negotiations and prevent renewed military operations.
  • Qatari mediators spent over 12 hours in Tehran on Friday, pushing both nations to implement steps toward returning to the negotiating table regarding Iran's nuclear program.
  • Washington insists on nuclear concessions before talks continue, while Iran demands the lifting of a naval blockade along the Strait of Hormuz, release of frozen funds, and eased sanctions.
  • One Washington official said President Donald Trump may order strikes if Republicans perform poorly, cautioning, "If he feels embarrassed or disenfranchised, he will do something bold," though the White House disputed this link.
  • Regional powers including Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have pushed for continued negotiations, while Qataris are attempting to secure Iran's approval for United Nations inspectors to visit nuclear sites.
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Qatar now invites Washington and Tehran to agree on a number of reciprocal steps that can be taken within a few days.

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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Mi-na = Amid growing concerns that the U.S. could resume attacks on Iran following the midterm elections just three days away, the Qatari mediation team...

·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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Middle East: This progress was the result of more than 12 hours of negotiations between Qatari mediators and Iranian officials in Tehran.

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IMLebanon broke the news on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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