Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
Iranian officials have departed negotiations in Doha with Qatari mediators intended to end the war with the United States. Despite the departure, an official briefed on the matter reports that a draft proposal for a deal is currently being circulated, with a follow-up meeting remaining possible. The discussions center on a seven-step plan developed by Iran in September to end the US naval blockade and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high as the diplomatic push occurs alongside threats of renewed fighting and reports of tankers being hit in the Hormuz region.
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- ✓ Iranian negotiators have left talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ending the war with the United States.
- ✓ A draft proposal for a US deal is being circulated.
- ✓ The talks are based on a seven-step plan Iran created in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade.
- ✓ Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi traveled to Doha to facilitate message exchanges with Washington via Qatari intermediaries.
What changed
Iranian negotiators left Doha while a draft proposal for a US deal entered circulation.
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Iranian Negotiators Exit Doha Talks as US Deal Proposal Circulates
Iranian officials have departed negotiations in Doha with Qatari mediators intended to end the war with the United States. Despite the departure, an official briefed on the matter reports that a draft proposal for a deal is currently being circulated, with a follow-up meeting remaining possible. The discussions center on a seven-step plan developed by Iran in September to end the US naval blockade and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high as the diplomatic push occurs alongside threats of renewed fighting and reports of tankers being hit in the Hormuz region.
Why it matters
The conflict involves a US naval blockade of Iran and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi led the effort to exchange messages with Washington through Qatar. The outcome determines whether nuclear talks resume and if maritime corridors reopen.
What is confirmed
- Iranian negotiators have left talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ending the war with the United States.
- A draft proposal for a US deal is being circulated.
- The talks are based on a seven-step plan Iran created in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi traveled to Doha to facilitate message exchanges with Washington via Qatari intermediaries.
Still unconfirmed
- Tankers were hit in the Hormuz region.
- Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen the Strait and resume nuclear talks.
- Tehran threatened wider strikes if attacked.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of a follow-up meeting date in Doha
- Official US response to the circulating draft proposal
- Verification of maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (8)
- Iran International — Live - Tehran threatens wider strikes if attacked as talks continue in Doha
- 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
- CBS News — Live Updates: Negotiation push for U.S.-Iran deal punctuated by threats to resume fighting
- AP News — Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen Strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news
- nypost.com — Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal ...
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