Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says
“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 discussi…”
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 attacks on Iran before the vote and that talks with Tehran have been productive, though he has not ruled out further military action thereafter.
Iran has repeatedly said it would respond to any new attacks by striking US and Israeli targets in neighbouring countries, as the eight-month-old war continues to disrupt global oil supplies and spill over across the Middle East. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement on Saturday ordering the armed forces to be prepared to respond to any attacks.
The Iranian military later announced it was taking steps to improve its readiness. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that Trump has not decided whether to launch new strikes against Iran, but would prefer to resolve the conflict diplomatically.
"Stay connected with Aman-e-Pakistan for ongoing live reporting and verified investigative updates."
Qatari mediators were in Tehran on Friday for discussions with Iranian officials before moving the talks to Doha on Saturday, an official had. The talks were being coordinated in regular contacts with Washington, the official added.
Continue Reading: More in International
Swipe or click arrows to explore International desk coverage
InternationalResearchers discover first fully marine stem amphibian in Late Triassic fossils
InternationalStrike at industrial complex in Saudi Arabia's Dammam causes huge fire: Iranian state media
International
