Iranian negotiators have left talks with Qatari mediators aimed at ending the war with the United States, and a draft proposal is being circulated with a follow-up meeting possible, an official briefed on the talks said on Monday.
The Iranian negotiators departed on Sunday (1 November), although not because of difficulties in the negotiations, the official said, without providing further details about the draft proposal.
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the talks were based on a seven-step plan drawn up by Tehran in September to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.
Tehran has now suggested that the plan could be implemented on a faster timeline under a potential deal.
Baghaei said Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi had visited Doha to facilitate the exchange of messages with Washington through Qatari intermediaries.
“Our demands have been articulated very clearly and transparently. These demands are reasonable and logical: no final agreement can be initiated, nor can the Strait of Hormuz be reopened or secured, unless the U.S. naval blockade is brought to an end, Iran's demands are respected, and Iran’s legitimate requirements are addressed,” Baghaei said.
On Saturday, Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera quoted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as saying that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within two days under a deal, rather than the seven days initially proposed.
Iran's initial proposal was rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The latest diplomatic efforts come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections.
Asked about Tehran's view of the elections, Baghaei said Iran did not expect them to “give birth to a new U.S.”
Trump has said Washington would not launch new attacks on Iran before the vote and described negotiations with Tehran as productive, although he has not ruled out further military action.
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