Hormuz To Reopen In 48 Hours? Iran, Qatari Mediators Hold Third Day Of Talks In Doha To End War

People drive next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on a street in Tehran

Iranian negotiators were in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators, as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel-Iran war gathered pace. The discussions are centred on a proposal that could pave the way for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz within two days of a potential agreement with Washington.

This comes amid rising concerns about a possible return to conflict following the November 3 US midterm elections. US 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 afterwards.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the ongoing discussions with Qatar were aimed at continuing consultations on the proposal, adding that Tehran remained prepared for “both diplomacy and defence”. He said talks on the two-day proposal were progressing but no final conclusion had been reached.

In an interview with Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera on Saturday, Araghchi said Iranian and Qatari negotiators had developed a proposal to reopen the critical…

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