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Iran-US indirect negotiations via Qatari channel confirmed by Witkoff

Sep 23, 2026 01:18 AM CT Doha, Qatar diplomacy,iran-us-talks,qatar-mediation,negotiations

Summary

Iran has stated it conveyed specific conditions to the United States through Qatari intermediaries. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed engagement in lengthy talks, indicating an active diplomatic track parallel to regional tensions. This development suggests a potential de-escalation pathway or negotiation framework regarding the conflict.

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Iran says conveyed conditions to US through Qatar, Witkoff says engaged in lengthy talks    Al Arabiya English

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Iran NEUTRAL

Conveyed conditions to the US via Qatar

United States NEUTRAL

Witkoff confirmed engagement in lengthy talks

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