Washington (Monitoring Desk): US news website Axios, citing sources familiar with the negotiations, reported that efforts mediated by Qatar to resolve differences between the United States and Iran are continuing. However, neither side is prepared to make major changes to its position on key issues.
After meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the Qatari mediator also contacted US officials and attempted to find a middle ground on issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, the US naval blockade, and Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran had presented a seven-day plan, conditioning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the diplomatic process. However, so far, no significant progress or agreement has emerged.