Iran, US pursue 'intensive' indirect talks to avert fresh war before midterms
Tehran and Washington are negotiating via Qatar and Pakistan mediators as Trump threatens renewed strikes and oil prices drop on diplomatic optimism.
What to know
- Iran and the US are in "very intensive" indirect talks via Qatar and Pakistan mediators, with a draft deal under negotiation for eight days.
- Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US lifts sanctions, ends its naval blockade, and unfreezes Iranian assets—a condensed version of its seven-point proposal.
- Trump and VP Vance signal optimism about a settlement before Tuesday's midterm elections, but Trump maintains threats of renewed military strikes if talks fail.
- Oil markets rallied 6%+ on diplomatic progress hopes, while Iran's leadership frames US overtures as tacit admission of Iranian military victory.
Diplomacy is the right path and offers genuine hope for ending the conflict.
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“🟠 UPDATE Iran and US Continue Contacts to End Eight-Month War Iran is holding 'intensive' indirect talks with the US to avoid fresh attacks ahead of US midterm elections.”
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Trump's threats undermine any credibility in the diplomatic process and signal plans for renewed military action.
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“But Trump kept up his threats against Iran, telling a campaign rally that at "some point we're going to have to give them the hammer".”
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Abbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign Minister
Donald Trump US President
JD Vance US Vice President
Mohammad Reza Aref Iran's First Vice PresidentEsmaeil Baghaei Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson
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🟠 UPDATE Iran and US Continue Contacts to End Eight-Month War Iran is holding 'intensive' indirect talks with the US to avoid fresh attacks ahead of US midterm elections. Tehran plans to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz if US demands are met. 📰 https://www. france24.com/en/middle-east/20…
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