Iranian negotiators held a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators in Doha on Sunday, 1 November, as diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continue amid fears of renewed military action.
An official briefed on the discussions told Reuters that the negotiations were focused on finding a possible agreement to end the conflict and ease regional tensions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were making progress but had yet to produce a final agreement.
He stressed that Tehran remained prepared for both military confrontation and diplomatic engagement.
“We are doing our best in this process, and we hope that there is rationality on the other side so that they prioritise diplomacy over other paths,” Araghchi said.
He also confirmed that discussions over a proposed two-day plan were continuing.
According to Araghchi, Iranian and Qatari negotiators have developed a proposal that could allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen within two days of an agreement with Washington.
The strategic waterway is a major route for global oil shipments, and its continued disruption has added pressure to energy markets and regional economies.
Iran has warned that any renewed attacks could trigger strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets in neighbouring countries.
The diplomatic push comes as concerns grow that the conflict could escalate after the U.S. midterm elections on 3 November.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington will not launch further attacks before the vote, while describing negotiations with Tehran as productive. However, he has not ruled out military action afterwards.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has meanwhile ordered the armed forces to remain prepared for a possible attack.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump had not made a decision on further strikes, adding that the president would prefer a diplomatic solution.
Qatari mediators travelled to Tehran on Friday, 30 October, before moving the discussions to Doha.
Contacts with Washington are continuing as efforts to reach an agreement move forward.
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