An Iranian delegation arrived in Doha for the third consecutive day of talks with Qatari mediators on Sunday, November 1, 2026. According to a source familiar with the matter, the Iranian team is engaged in discussions aimed at reaching an agreement to end the conflict with the United States. The talks are being facilitated by Qatari mediators who had previously met with Iranian officials in Tehran on Friday.

The Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on Friday to engage in discussions with Iranian officials before moving the talks to Doha on Saturday. The source revealed that the conversations are being coordinated within the framework of communications with Washington. This development comes as tensions between Iran and the US remain high, with both sides engaging in a war of words.

Iranian officials have warned that any new conflict with the US could be longer and more intense than the previous one. The country's military spokesperson, Mohammad Akrami Nia, stated that the duration and terms of any future conflict would not be determined by US President Donald Trump. Akrami Nia's comments were reported by the Iranian state television.

In a recent statement, Trump threatened Iran with new and swift strikes, potentially targeting one or two sites. He claimed that the US had already destroyed a significant portion of Iran's military capabilities but still needed to address one or two objectives. Despite these threats, Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations with Iran, stating that they were progressing well.

However, Trump also expressed skepticism about Iran's reliability, stating that they were not entirely trustworthy. The US and Iran have a long history of tense relations, and any agreement to end the conflict would require significant concessions from both sides. The involvement of Qatari mediators is seen as a positive step towards de-escalation.

The Iranian delegation's presence in Doha is seen as a sign of the country's willingness to engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict. The talks are expected to focus on key issues, including the lifting of US sanctions and Iran's ballistic missile program. A breakthrough in the negotiations could have significant implications for regional stability.

The situation remains fluid, with both sides maintaining a hard stance on key issues. However, the ongoing talks in Doha offer a glimmer of hope for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The international community is closely watching the developments, with many urging restraint and diplomacy to avoid further escalation.

Key points

  • Iranian negotiators are engaged in talks with Qatari mediators in Doha to reach an agreement to end the conflict with the US.
  • The talks are being coordinated within the framework of communications with Washington.
  • Iranian officials have warned that any new conflict with the US could be longer and more intense than the previous one.

Share this story

Written by

SaharaWire Newsroom
SaharaWire

Reporting for SaharaWire from the Nairobi bureau.