
Despite the attempts of Qatari mediators, the USA and Iran cannot agree on the nuclear program and the blockade.
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The United States and Iran have long had disagreements over the nuclear program and economic sanctions.
US officials pointed out the possibility that US President Donald Trump may resort to large-scale military operations again after the midterm elections.
Despite this, two sources said Qatari officials will continue their efforts, but they are increasingly frustrated with both sides' stance, Axios reported.
A source with knowledge of the subject also stated that Qatari mediator Ali al-Zawadi held a meeting that lasted several hours with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his team in New York on Monday.
WILL THE BLOCKADE BE LIFTED?
The source stated that the parties discussed a two-page compromise proposal prepared by Qatar. The proposal addressed the demand for lifting the US naval blockade of Iran's ports, while also aiming to meet the US demand for concessions on Iran's nuclear program.
US officials described the atmosphere of the talks as "positive and constructive" at the time. But then the picture changed. Trump announced that he would not agree to the lifting of the naval blockade or the release of frozen assets.
"THINGS ARE CLOSED"
One of the sources later said, "Things are deadlocked. The Iranians are demanding things that the United States cannot accept. Washington sees itself as the winner and does not think it should make concessions."
Other regional mediators, including Pakistan and Egypt, have called on Iran to make concessions on the nuclear issue. But the Iranians said they would not consider it unless the United States agreed to return to the memorandum of understanding signed in June, according to another source.
Secretary General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezai, said on Tuesday that he conveyed his country's conditions to the US side, but in his own words, "Trump could not decide".
Rizai said, "Trump is stuck in a swamp where he can neither negotiate nor fight."
US President Trump said, "Iranians are in a very bad situation."

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