Qatari mediators press peace deal between US and Iran
WASHINGTON/CAIRO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Qatar said on Tuesday it hopes that shuttle diplomacy between Iran and the US can lead to a breakthrough despite US President Donald Trump's denial of media reports that he was willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds in exchange for Iranian concessions on its nuclear program.
Qatar is attempting to broker a peace deal between the United States and Iran amidst ongoing conflict in the region. US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports suggesting he is willing to ease sanctions and release frozen funds in exchange for Iranian concessions on its nuclear program. The conflict, now in its eighth month, has failed to find an off-ramp and negotiations have so far not resulted in an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Qatar has emerged as a peace mediator, following its previous role in producing the June memorandum of understanding that led to a brief ceasefire.
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