US-Iran talks resume as threat of post-midterm strikes looms
Conflict · First reported 31 Oct, 15:01 · Updated 15:34
Iranian negotiators met Qatari mediators in Doha as diplomatic efforts sought to avert renewed fighting after the US midterm elections. A separate report describes possible terms for indirect US-Iran talks, while warning that strikes could resume if negotiations fail.
- A source told Reuters that Iranian negotiators met Qatari mediators in Doha on Saturday to discuss paths out of the Gulf conflict.
- A report said indirect US-Iran talks could take place in Qatar, with preliminary proposals addressing Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.
- The reports describe efforts to prevent renewed fighting after the US midterm elections; the Post report also says President Trump warned military action could resume.
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- Meeting location
- Doha, Qatar
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- Iranian negotiators and Qatari mediators
- Reported uranium proposal
- Transfer Iran’s highly enriched uranium stockpile to an agreed third country
- Reported Strait proposal
- Reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days of an initial agreement
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- An earlier Lux story reported that Iran welcomed Qatari mediators in efforts to find a resolution to the conflict. [ebc93224-e584-406d-9a03-aa9629179cdb]
- A previous Lux summary said Iranian military statements linked tanker fires in the Strait of Hormuz to mines, while US officials disputed Iran’s claims about conditions in the strait; diplomatic efforts continued. [86d792d0-67a8-49df-b8dc-72f1ab31d88d]
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