US, Iran inch closer to peace deal as Tehran considers nuclear proposals
US, Iran inch closer to peace deal as Tehran considers nuclear proposals
Iran is studying proposals on its nuclear programme presented by Qatar as mediator, raising hopes of progress in efforts to end the war with the US, according to a diplomat familiar with the talks.
US, Iran near potential breakthrough as Tehran weighs nuclear concessions, says diplomat .
The US and Iran are moving closer to a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the war, with Tehran showing a willingness to discuss issues related to its nuclear program that were previously off the table, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the talks.
The US and Iran are moving closer to a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the war, with Tehran showing a willingness to discuss issues related to its nuclear program that were previously off the table, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the talks.
Iran is studying proposals related to its atomic activities that were presented by chief mediator Qatar, according to the diplomat, who asked not to be identified discussing sensitive information. Any concession on that issue could lead to a significant step forward in negotiations, which have been stagnating since the collapse of an interim peace deal agreed in June.
US President Donald Trump recently spoke by phone with Qatar’s leader about efforts to de-escalate tensions, an indication of his desire to end a war that helped propel a Democratic sweep against his Republican party in the US midterm elections this week.
Trump and Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani discussed Qatar’s efforts to resolve differences between the warring sides and secure a comprehensive agreement to end the conflict, the emir’s office said on Friday.