Iran-US deal still out of reach despite diplomatic push, Iranian official says
DUBAI: Iran and the United States are still far from a deal to end their war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, while mediator Qatar stepped up efforts to bridge differences and avert a renewed escalation after the US midterm elections. Overnight, the US carried out “defensive” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm island, with a US official saying the strikes targeted surface-to-air missiles…
Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, Iran and the United States remain far from a deal to end their conflict, according to a senior Iranian official. The United States carried out "defensive" strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island overnight, targeting surface-to-air missiles used against US assets, though officials stated the strikes were limited.
Qatar has stepped up mediation efforts amid fears the conflict, sparked by the US and Israel in February, could flare up again after the US midterm elections. Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, said both the US and Iran were reviewing proposals from mediators, and that talks were continuing. The Iranian official warned that Tehran's conditions must be met for the US to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump previously hinted at the possibility of resuming military strikes after the midterms, but later denied such intentions. Meanwhile, Iran's military is reportedly updating target lists that include US and Israeli assets, ready to respond immediately to any threats.
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