Iran says contacts over ending war continue after talks finish with no breakthrough
Iranian negotiators have left talks in Qatar following a tense weekend, though Qatari mediators have since returned to Tehran to continue discussions on a deal with the United States. A draft proposal for the agreement is currently circulating among negotiators, and China has intervened in the process. Iran has indicated it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days as part of a potential settlement. These diplomatic efforts occur as President Donald Trump weighs further military strikes against a negotiated end to the conflict.
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- ✓ The Iranian delegation has left negotiations in Qatar.
- ✓ Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran for talks with Iranian negotiators regarding a deal with the US.
- ✓ Republican Party lost control of Congress in midterm elections.
- ✓ Oil prices fell more than 8 percent on Wednesday.
What changed
Iranian negotiators departed Doha for Tehran while a draft US deal proposal and Chinese peace efforts emerged.
Live updates
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Iranian Delegation Exits Doha Talks as US Deal Proposal Circulates
Iranian negotiators have left talks in Qatar following a tense weekend, though Qatari mediators have since returned to Tehran to continue discussions on a deal with the United States. A draft proposal for the agreement is currently circulating among negotiators, and China has intervened in the process. Iran has indicated it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days as part of a potential settlement. These diplomatic efforts occur as President Donald Trump weighs further military strikes against a negotiated end to the conflict.
Why it matters
The diplomatic push follows Republican losses in US midterm elections, which Vice President JD Vance attributed to the war with Iran. This political shift has led investors to bet on a conflict exit, causing oil prices to drop more than 8 percent. Tensions remain high as tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
What is confirmed
- The Iranian delegation has left negotiations in Qatar.
- Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran for talks with Iranian negotiators regarding a deal with the US.
- Republican Party lost control of Congress in midterm elections.
- Oil prices fell more than 8 percent on Wednesday.
Still unconfirmed
- China has intervened with a peace proposal circulating among Iranian negotiators.
What to watch next
- Formal acceptance or rejection of the circulating draft US deal proposal
- Official confirmation of the Strait of Hormuz reopening
- Announcement of President Trump's decision between renewed military strikes and a negotiated settlement
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- Al Jazeera — Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon
- Reuters — Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
- The New York Times — Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
- CNN — Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms
- PBS — Iran's delegation has left negotiations in Qatar after a tense weekend. Here's where things stand
- NewsNation — China jumps in as peace proposal circulates among Iranian negotiators
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