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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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Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday as part of ongoing efforts to broker a deal between the US and Iran, according to an official briefed by Reuters. The Qatari delegation had presented a draft peace plan to Iranian officials on Sunday but was met with rejection by a senior Iranian official who declared the proposals unacceptable and insisted that Tehran would uphold its nuclear stance. Washington insists on including nuclear issues from the outset of negotiations, while Tehran demands that the US first lift sanctions and end its port blockade before engaging in talks. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Wednesday that Tehran remains in close contact with intermediaries to review proposals aimed at ending regional conflicts. President Donald Trump mentioned on Thursday that Vice President JD Vance had reached out to Iran regarding medical supplies, though this was linked to broader peace efforts by US media reports.

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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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