{
  "id": 10145217,
  "title": "Indirect US-Iran talks make ‘some positive progress’: PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/indirect-us-iran-talks-make-some-positive-progress-pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:24:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/09/2026/indirect-us-iran-talks-make-some-positive-progress-pm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, has stated that indirect talks between the United States and Iran, held alongside the UN General Assembly, have shown \"some positive progress\". In an interview with CNN's Christiane Amanpour, the Prime Minister expressed hope that diplomacy could eventually resolve the conflict.\n\nSheikh Mohammed revealed that Qatar had been working for weeks to re-establish US-Iran diplomacy after their memorandum of understanding failed. He said the indirect talks yesterday indicated that both parties desired positive outcomes, though the details could not yet be disclosed. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a low profile in such matters until the situation matured.\n\nThe Prime Minister highlighted that the conflict's impact extends beyond Iran, affecting the entire world. He described the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as \"unacceptable\" due to navigation restrictions that make it difficult for Qatar to move ships. The Prime Minister called on the international community to address this issue and rejected any blockade or blackmail attempts by any country or party.\n\nWhen asked how the war could ultimately be ended, Sheikh Mohammed reiterated that an agreement remained the only viable path. He stressed that a military victory was impossible, as the conflict is not about military superiority but the suffering of the people in both nations. He warned that further escalation would not only affect the region but also have global economic consequences. Sheikh Mohammed preferred diplomacy as the sole solution to the crisis.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said indirect talks between the United States and Iran held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly have made “some positive progress”, expressing hope that diplomacy can ultimately resolve the conflict.</p> <p>In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour aired on Friday, the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Indirect US-Iran talks show positive progress",
    "Qatar works to re-establish US-Iran diplomacy",
    "Conflict impacts global navigation in Strait of Hormuz"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The talks mark a shift towards diplomacy as the preferred solution to the conflict, with both parties showing desire for positive outcomes and the international community being called to play a role.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}