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2026-11-01 20:00:24
[Iranian negotiators meet with Qatari mediators in Doha for the third consecutive day; Rubio says Trump prefers diplomatic solution] (1) An official familiar with the talks revealed that Iranian negotiators met with Qatari mediators in Doha for the third consecutive day on Sunday, aiming to reach an agreement to end the US-Israel war against Iran. (2) The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again as the US midterm elections approach. Trump previously stated that the US would not launch a new attack on Iran before the election and that dialogue with Tehran had been effective, but did not rule out the possibility of further military action. (3) Iran has repeatedly stated that it would strike US and Israeli targets in neighboring countries should it face a new attack. US Secretary of State Rubio said on Saturday that Trump has not yet decided whether to launch a new attack on Iran, but prefers to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means.
