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Mediators Propose Pre-Election Iran-US Nuclear Talks in Turkey

Oct 28, 2026 03:11 PM CT Turkey iran-us-talks,nuclear-program,diplo-macy,turkey,mediation

Summary

Mediators have proposed a new meeting between Iran and the United States in Turkey prior to November 4, focusing on Iran's nuclear program. The proposal includes conditions for international inspectors to visit Iranian nuclear facilities. This diplomatic development signals an attempt to de-escalate tensions regarding the nuclear issue ahead of the US election.

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According to the TV channel, the mediators’ proposal addresses Iran’s nuclear program, with "an invitation to international inspectors to visit Iran’s nuclear facilities" listed as one of the conditions of the new proposal

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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of proposed meeting regarding nuclear program and inspector access.

United States NEUTRAL

Proposed participant in the new meeting in Turkey.

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