Iranian negotiators leave Doha as draft US deal circulates

Politics · First reported 2 Nov, 09:57 · Updated 10:10

Image: Wikimedia Commons · NASA Johnson Space Center · Public domain

Iranian negotiators left talks with Qatari mediators, and an official said a draft proposal was circulating with another meeting possible. The discussions concern Iran’s plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade.

An official said Iranian negotiators departed Doha on Sunday, November 1, and that a draft proposal was circulating; a follow-up meeting was possible.
Iran says the talks are based on a seven-step plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade, and it has proposed implementing the plan faster.
Iran’s spokesperson said the blockade must end and Iran’s demands must be addressed before a final agreement or reopening of the strait; the reports also note the risk of renewed conflict.

Summary written by Lux AI from 2 articles

Key facts

Departure: Negotiators left on Sunday, November 1; the report says the departure was not due to negotiation difficulties.
Draft: An official said a draft proposal was circulating and a follow-up meeting was possible.
Plan: Iran’s seven-step plan seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade.
Proposed reopening timeline: Iran’s foreign minister was reported as saying the strait could reopen within two days under a deal, rather than the plan’s original seven days.