{
  "id": 17642463,
  "title": "Iran, Qatari mediators hold third day of talks to end US-Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iran-qatari-mediators-hold-third-day-of-talks-to-end-us-iran-war-17642463",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T16:41:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446921/iran-qatari-mediators-hold-third-day-of-talks-to-end-us-iran-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian and Qatari negotiators continued discussions on Sunday, aiming to resolve the ongoing US-Iranian conflict and restore the Strait of Hormuz. The talks, which are the third in a series, were reported to be making progress, with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stating that both defense and diplomacy are being considered. Araqchi also mentioned that a proposal to reopen the strait within two days of a potential agreement with Washington was being developed. Iran has threatened to retaliate against US and Israeli targets in neighboring countries if attacked, exacerbating the situation and disrupting global oil supplies. President Donald Trump has stated that the US will not launch new attacks on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections but has not ruled out further military action afterward. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, indicating that Trump would prefer a diplomatic resolution. The talks shifted from Tehran to Doha on Saturday after Qatari mediators met with Iranian officials there on Friday, with coordination ongoing through regular contacts with Washington.",
  "summary": "Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators aimed at pushing for a deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran, an official briefed on the discussions told Reuters . The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 US midterm elections. President Donald Trump has said the United States will not launch new…",
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        "published": "2026-11-01T11:14:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iranian-negotiators-in-doha-to-continue-talks-to-end-the-us-iran-war-17600655",
        "published": "2026-11-01T12:30:24.000Z"
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        "title": "Iranian negotiators in Doha continue talks to end conflict: Reuters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iranian-negotiators-in-doha-continue-talks-to-end-conflict-reuters",
        "published": "2026-11-01T12:44:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iranian-negotiators-in-doha-to-continue-talks-to-end-the-us-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-11-01T12:46:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CNBC",
        "title": "Iranian negotiators in Qatar to continue talks to end the U.S.-Iran war: Reuters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iranian-negotiators-in-qatar-to-continue-talks-to-end-the-u-s-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:30:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/iranian-negotiators-in-doha-to-continue-talks-to-end-the-us-iran-war-17606673",
        "published": "2026-11-01T13:40:51.000Z"
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  "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."
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