The agreement under discussion includes reducing the initial talks period from 60 days to two days under the framework of the agreement between the parties
Doha: An Iranian delegation has arrived in the Qatari capital Doha, where a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran is being discussed. At a time when there is disagreement within the US administration on the way to deal with Iran, which includes supporting the resumption of talks and continuing the position of economic and military pressure.
Initial talks
According to the American newspaper, the agreement under discussion includes reducing the initial talks period from 60 days to two days under the framework of accelerating ongoing efforts between the parties to reach an agreement.
The Wall Street Journal explained that there is a division within the US administration on the resolution of the crisis with Iran, and pointed out that US envoy Steve Witkoff supports a diplomatic path to reach an agreement with Tehran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Besant are advocating for tightening economic sanctions and continuing the blockade on Iran.
The disagreement comes at a time when US President Donald Trump is faced with different options regarding the next step, including ending the war through a negotiated agreement or continuing to pressure Tehran, while regional movements are also underway to avoid a renewed military conflict.
Mediation efforts
Qatari efforts to advance talks between Washington and Tehran have intensified in recent days, as Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani contacted US Vice President JD Vance and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir to discuss possible opportunities for resuming talks, including holding a technical meeting at the experts’ level between the two sides.
Similarly, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad discussed mediation efforts with US President Donald Trump. He stressed the importance of continuing dialogue, avoiding tensions, and ensuring freedom of navigation and securing energy supplies.
In this context, the Qatari International Media Office issued a statement confirming the continuation of Doha’s mediation efforts in coordination with Washington and Tehran. It denied circulating reports that attributed statements attributed to the Qatari Prime Minister about the failure to reach an agreement. They called them misleading claims and said their statements had been distorted.
The statement also stressed that both sides were continuing to work towards reaching an agreement. They warned that the purpose of publishing these claims through fake accounts was to thwart diplomatic efforts.
