Iranians have left Doha talks, draft proposal for US deal being circulated, official says
Summary
Iranian negotiators have left Doha after talks with Qatari mediators on ending the war with the United States, while a draft proposal is being circulated for a possible follow-up meeting. Tehran says its seven-step plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade could be carried out on a faster timeline under a deal.
Key Points
- Iranian negotiators left talks in Doha, but an official said the departure was not due to problems in the negotiations.
- Iran says the basis for the talks is a seven-step plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US naval blockade.
- Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi was in Doha to exchange messages with Washington through Qatari intermediaries.
- Donald Trump rejected Iran’s initial proposal, even as he said talks with Tehran have been productive and no new attacks would be launched before the US midterm vote.
