Iran's delegation has left negotiations in Qatar after a tense weekend. Here's where things stand
Summary
An Iranian delegation left Qatar on Sunday after talks aimed at ending the war, while negotiators circulate a draft proposal and discuss another meeting. Iran says it is open to diplomacy but has expanded its threats, as the United States and Israel weigh their next steps and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue.Key Facts
- A regional official said Iran's delegation left Qatar on Sunday after negotiations; the official spoke anonymously because of the talks' sensitivity.
- A draft proposal has been sent out for feedback, and participants are discussing a follow-up meeting.
- Iran has said its latest public proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within two days if the United States meets conditions that include lifting its blockade of Iranian ports.
- President Donald Trump said he had a “very good” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday and that they discussed Iran, without giving details.
- Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, called for an immediate response to threats from the United States or Israel and urged expanding the list of potential targets.
- Iran's security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, warned of a forceful response to an attack and said Iran had not decided to change its nuclear doctrine.
- The United States wants to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and include the issue in new talks; Iran wants to discuss it later.
- Reports of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz increased in October, which the article describes as the busiest month for reported assaults since March.
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