Iran and US explore diplomacy amid rising threats of war
Ongoing contacts through mediators have provided a potential diplomatic opening between Iran and the United States, even as both sides express readiness for renewed military escalation. After two days of Qatari-mediated talks, Iranian authorities have signalled that a deal remains possible provided that their demands are tangibly implemented. At the same time, they have doubled down […] The post…
Iran and the United States are exploring diplomatic avenues to avoid military conflict, despite both nations indicating readiness for increased hostilities. After two days of Qatari-mediated negotiations, Iranian officials have expressed optimism regarding a potential deal, contingent upon the fulfillment of specific demands. Simultaneously, Iran has reaffirmed its readiness to intensify attacks or even initiate preemptive strikes should war seem imminent.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated, "We are prepared for all scenarios," emphasizing that Iran has bolstered its military capabilities and tested new arms. In contrast, US President Donald Trump acknowledged the talks as proceeding "fine" but labeled Iranian authorities as "unreliable." Trump has previously advocated for further strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, hinting at possible attacks following the US midterm elections in November.
The Qatari-mediated talks in Tehran and then in Qatar on Saturday have reportedly yielded a concrete outcome by reducing the timeframe for enforcing Iran's proposal to partially reopen the Strait of Hormuz from seven to two days. Araghchi's two-day offer suggests a willingness to negotiate the sequencing of events, potentially allowing both sides to claim a diplomatic breakthrough without immediately resolving their core disagreements, according to Hamidreza Azizi, a senior Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group.
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