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2026-11-02 09:08:28
[Hot News Recap: Iran and Qatar Hold Third Day of Talks; Diplomatic Window for US-Iran War Coexists with Post-Election Risks] 1. An official familiar with the negotiations stated that Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha on Sunday for their third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators, aiming to reach an agreement to end the US-Iran war. Previously, a Qatari delegation held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran last Friday, moving the meeting to Doha on Saturday and maintaining regular contact with Washington. 2. There are concerns that the conflict may escalate further after the US midterm elections on November 3. Trump previously stated that he would not launch new attacks on Iran before the election and that negotiations with Tehran had yielded positive results, but did not rule out further military action after the election. US Secretary of State Rubio stated on Saturday that Trump had not yet decided whether to launch a new round of attacks, but preferred a diplomatic solution. 3. Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated on Sunday (November 1) that the talks were "ongoing and progressing," with the aim of continuing consultations with Qatari mediators. Tehran is prepared on both a "defensive and diplomatic" front. He stated that a "two-day plan" is being discussed, but no final conclusion has been reached. Al Jazeera, citing its interview, reported that Iranian and Qatari negotiators have drafted a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days of reaching a potential agreement with the United States. 4. Iran has repeatedly stated that it will strike U.S. and Israeli targets in neighboring countries should it face new attacks. Last Saturday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei ordered the armed forces to prepare for any attack, and the military subsequently announced enhanced readiness measures.
