Iran Cuts Hormuz Reopening to 2 Days as Qatar Talks Enter Third Day
Iran has agreed to a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and is reviewing concrete proposals on its nuclear program, as Qatar-mediated talks with the United States enter a third day with key differences still unresolved.
Iran has agreed to a shortened "two-day plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, replacing an earlier seven-day proposal as an Iranian delegation continues talks with mediators in Qatar [278027]. The announcement came as Qatari mediators met with Iranian officials for a third day of talks aimed at ending the war between the United States and Iran, with concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections [276722].
Officials said Iran is reviewing "concrete proposals" on its nuclear program, signaling Tehran's willingness to return to negotiations and suggesting that Qatar-led diplomatic efforts to prevent full-scale war have achieved some success [279891]. Qatar, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, confirmed that both countries are examining the proposals, though a Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson did not provide details on the specific proposals or the nature of the remaining disagreements [277944].
The spokesperson said significant differences remain between Washington and Tehran, and no timeline was given for the next round of discussions [277944]. Qatar has played a central role in facilitating indirect communication between the two governments amid ongoing tensions [277944].