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Qatari mediators hold marathon Tehran talks in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms

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Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms
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Qatari mediators held talks in Tehran for more than 12 hours on Friday in an effort to restart direct negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and avert a renewed war after the U.S. midterm elections, according to diplomatic sources. A diplomatic source said the mediators were in regular contact with the White House during the session and described positive progress, with talks still ongoing. The discussions were set to continue in Doha on Saturday, when Iranian negotiators were reported to meet Qatari mediators to discuss paths out of the war. A U.S. official said talks have stalled over competing demands: the Trump administration wants Iran to make nuclear concessions before resuming talks, while Iran wants the U.S. first to lift its naval blockade, release frozen funds and allow it to sell oil. Qatar is trying to persuade Iran to let U.N. inspectors visit its bombed nuclear sites as a confidence-building step that the U.S. would answer with some sanctions relief. Reports say President Donald Trump has held off on striking Iran ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm polls.

This continues an earlier story: Top U.S. commander briefs Trump on Iran naval blockade as mediators seek to avert renewed war

Later: Iran's delegation leaves Qatar negotiations after a tense weekend as U.S. conducts defensive strikes in the Strait of Hormuz · Iran's Araghchi says indirect talks with the US are underway, with Qatar playing an active role · Iran sends nuclear proposal to US through Qatar and sets seven conditions for talks

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  1. Axios

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    Axios reports that Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday to restart direct U.S.-Iran negotiations, with talks set to continue in Doha on Saturday.

  2. Hindustan Times

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    Hindustan Times reports that Qatari mediators held marathon talks in Tehran and continue discussions in Doha as Washington and Tehran seek to revive nuclear negotiations ahead of the midterms.

  3. CNBC

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    CNBC reports, citing Axios, that Qatari mediators held more than 12 hours of talks in Tehran on Friday aimed at a deal to avoid a resumption of American-led attacks on Iran.

  4. Straits Times

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    The Straits Times reports that US President Donald Trump has held off on striking Iran ahead of the Nov 3 polls, as Iranian envoys meet Qatari mediators.

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