US-Iran Talks: Qatar Says Washington Wants Agreement With Tehran

Qatar says it has been working with the United States and Iran to revive negotiations, with mediators exchanging proposals for nearly two weeks and shuttling between regional capitals. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari said Doha has received assurances from US officials that Washington wants to reach an agreement with Tehran.

The latest diplomatic effort comes amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz and the broader regional conflict. Qatar and Pakistan have been involved in mediation efforts aimed at bringing the two sides back to negotiations.

Qatar Pushes to Resume US-Iran Talks

Al-Ansari said Qatar has been exchanging ideas with both Washington and Tehran for almost two weeks in an attempt to determine whether formal talks can resume. “Our mediators are currently moving between different capitals in the hope of making progress,” he said, according to Qatari media. Qatar's mediation comes as diplomatic channels remain open despite significant differences between the two sides. Doha has previously played a role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran. Donald Trump Says He’s in ‘Deciding Mode’ on Iran, Warns of ‘Very Big Things’ As Tehran Sends 7 Conditions.

US Has Signalled Interest in Agreement

According to al-Ansari, Qatari officials have received assurances from members of the US administration that Washington wants to reach an agreement with Iran. The statement indicates that the US remains open to a negotiated outcome, although no new agreement has been announced and major issues between the two countries remain unresolved. US President Donald Trump has also indicated that he would be open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York during the United Nations General Assembly this week.

Iran Sends Conditions Through Qatar

The latest mediation effort follows Iran's communication of conditions for returning to negotiations through Qatari intermediaries. Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran wants an end to the war on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds and an end to the US naval blockade. He also said Tehran was awaiting Trump's response.

Iranian officials have continued to link the future of negotiations to the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments. Iran has maintained that the waterway will not return to normal operations until its stated conditions and what it describes as US commitments are addressed. US Issues 'Do Not Travel' Advisory for Iran Amid Escalating West Asian Tensions.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Key Issue

The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the central issues in the standoff between Iran and the US. Qatar has called for an international understanding to protect waterways and has warned against using strategic shipping routes as a political or military tool. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was also due to stop in Doha for consultations before travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly, highlighting Qatar's continuing role in the diplomatic efforts.

What Happens Next

For now, Qatar's efforts appear focused on creating conditions for Washington and Tehran to return to direct negotiations. The exchange of proposals does not amount to a new agreement, and differences over the war, sanctions, frozen Iranian assets, the naval blockade and the Strait of Hormuz remain significant. The coming diplomatic contacts in New York, alongside Qatar and Pakistan's mediation, could provide another channel for discussions as both sides consider their next steps.

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