Confirmation of continued mediation efforts
Qatar announced on Tuesday the receipt of positive feedback from the United States and Iran regarding ongoing mediation efforts between the two parties, reaffirming its commitment to ending the state of "no war, no peace" and uncertainty in the region. This was stated by Ibrahim al-Haithami, Director of the Media and Communications Department at the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the ministry's weekly press conference in Doha.
Al-Haithami said that "mediation efforts between Washington and Tehran are still ongoing, and there is positive feedback from both sides." He stressed that mediators are working to end the state of "no war, no peace" in the region and put an end to the state of uncertainty.
Talks in Washington
Al-Haithami's comments come a day after Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced "positive talks" with US President Donald Trump and his Vice President JD Vance in Washington, regarding reaching an agreement and establishing peace in the region. Al Thani said in a post on the X platform on Monday/Tuesday: "I was pleased to meet the US President and his Vice President in Washington, where we discussed the situation in the region and ways to make progress in US-Iranian negotiations. I appreciate the positive discussions regarding reaching an agreement and establishing peace in the region."
Iranian demands and stance on sanctions
Mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan continue between the United States and Iran to revive negotiations aimed at ending the war and addressing differences regarding Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, and navigation security in the Strait of Hormuz. In this context, Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed during a press conference in Tehran on Monday that his country will not sign or implement any agreement that does not guarantee the rights of its people.
Baghaei considered the end of US sanctions, lifting the naval blockade, and stopping the war on all fronts before resuming negotiations as "reasonable demands." He also confirmed ongoing consultations with the two mediator countries, Qatar and Pakistan. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran, before reaching a ceasefire in April, after which confrontations between Washington and Tehran resumed in July, amid stalled diplomatic efforts to end the war.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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