
Negotiations between the United States and Iran mediated by Qatar in New York did not lead to progress, the parties are not ready to change positions, which increases fears of a resumption of military conflict after the midterm elections to the US Congress in November.
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Negotiations between the United States and Iran are being conducted through the mediation of Qatar; the parties are not yet ready to change their positions.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran, mediated by Qatar, were unsuccessful. The parties are not yet ready to change their positions and make concessions, Axios reports, citing three sources familiar with the progress of the negotiations.
According to the portal, on Monday Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi met in New York with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his team. The meeting lasted several hours. One of the sources said there were no significant changes during the negotiations.
According to Axios, the lack of progress is fueling fears of renewed military conflict. US officials believe US President Donald Trump could order a major resumption of military action after the midterm congressional elections in November.
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US President Donald Trump may order a major resumption of military operations after the midterm congressional elections in November
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