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Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the U.S.-Iran war, official says

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On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Iranian negotiators met for a third day of discussions in Doha, Qatar, aimed at resolving the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Qatari officials are mediating these talks which continue amid tensions over potential escalations post the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. President Donald Trump has stated that while current negotiations have been productive, further military action remains a possibility after the election.
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As of November 1, 2026, Iranian negotiators are in Doha, Qatar, for their third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators to discuss ending the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump asserts that the conflict will end "soon," while Qatar is pushing for a diplomatic resolution. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran's conditions include lifting sanctions, reducing US forces in the region, restoring oil waivers, and releasing frozen funds held by Qatar.

Meanwhile, there are concerns that tensions could escalate again after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, 2026. UAE officials express hope for a diplomatic breakthrough while preparing for potential conflict. Iran is also demanding recognition of its nuclear program's progress and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the US meets certain conditions.

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📰 US-Iran Talks Continue In Qatar
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Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday (November 1, 2026) for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-01
🔮 The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.

Claims (9 extracted, 1 hedged)

Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday (November 1, 2026) for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters. asserted
official → aim → Reuters
The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections. uncertain
conflict → come → elections
President Donald Trump has said the United States will not launch new attacks on Iran before the vote and that talks with Tehran have been productive, though he has not ruled out further military action thereafter. asserted
he → say → action
Iran has repeatedly said it would respond to any new attacks by striking U.S. and Israeli targets in neighbouring countries, as the eight-month-old war continues to disrupt global oil supplies and spill over across the West Asia. asserted
war → say → Asia
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday (October 31, 2026) ordering the armed forces to be prepared to respond to any attacks. asserted
Leader → issue → attacks
The Iranian military later announced it was taking steps to improve its readiness. asserted
it → announce → readiness
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday (October 31, 2026) that Mr. Trump has not decided whether to launch new strikes against Iran, but would prefer to resolve the conflict diplomatically. asserted
Trump → say → conflict
Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Friday (October 30, 2026) for discussions with Iranian officials before moving the talks to Doha on Saturday (October 31, 2026), an official had told Reuters. asserted
official → move → Reuters
The talks were being coordinated in regular contacts with Washington, the official added. asserted
official → coordinate → Washington
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