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Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says

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Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on October 30 as part of ongoing efforts to negotiate a deal between the United States and Iran. According to an official familiar with the situation, Qatar presented a draft plan earlier in the week that was rejected by Iranian officials who deemed it unacceptable. The US seeks to include nuclear issues immediately, whereas Iran insists on lifting sanctions and ending the naval blockade before engaging in talks.
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On October 30, Qatari mediators returned to Tehran, aiming to facilitate negotiations between the US and Iran. This move followed months of diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving tensions and potentially reviving a ceasefire deal. The delegation, led by a senior adviser to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, arrived in Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials regarding bilateral relations and regional developments. On October 31, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a statement warning against new attacks from the US and Israel and vowed an “unrestricted response” if such threats materialized. These actions underscored ongoing tensions and the delicate nature of current diplomatic efforts to avoid further conflict in the region.

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Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says Oct 30 - Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters.
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🔮 But a senior Iranian official dismissed the proposals as unacceptable and said Tehran would maintain its nuclear position.
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Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal, official says Oct 30 - Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of efforts to reach a deal between the US and Iran, an official briefed on the talks told Reuters. asserted
official → return → Reuters
The mediation talks have been coordinated with the US, the official said. asserted
official → coordinate → US
Qatar presented a draft peace plan to Iran on Sunday, according to an official briefed on negotiations. uncertain
Qatar → present → negotiations
But a senior Iranian official dismissed the proposals as unacceptable and said Tehran would maintain its nuclear position. asserted
Tehran → dismiss → position
Washington wants nuclear issues included from the start of negotiations. asserted
issues → want → negotiations
Tehran demands that the US first end its port blockade and lift oil export sanctions. asserted
US → demand → sanctions
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that Tehran remained in close contact with intermediaries to review ideas that could ensure the implementation of its own seven-day proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. uncertain
that → say → East
On Thursday, President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance's outreach to Iran concerned medical supplies, following US media reports linking it to efforts to revive peace talks. asserted
outreach → say → talks
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