Qatar has delivered the US response to Iran's proposal for a seven-day plan aimed at building trust and resuming nuclear talks. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday and received the US response. According to a source familiar with the talks, the main disagreement lies in the sequence of steps in the plan, which aims to build trust and return to an enhanced version of a memorandum of understanding signed by the US and Iran in June.
The Iranian proposal, which was put forward by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, aims to stop hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The plan would involve the release of Iranian assets frozen at around $12 billion, the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and an end to the US blockade on Iranian ports. In return, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the seventh day. The plan includes the same demands as the memorandum of understanding signed in June.
The US response will be discussed in Tehran on Wednesday. The source familiar with the talks stated that the main disagreement lies in the sequence of steps in the plan. Iran and the US have been engaged in indirect talks in Vienna, mediated by European powers, to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. However, the talks have stalled due to differences between the two sides.
The seven-day plan is seen as an attempt to break the deadlock in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The conflict began in late February, and there have been reports of a possible US military strike against Iran. However, US President Donald Trump has said that he would prefer to avoid a military confrontation.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated that the seven-day plan could lead to a resumption of normal shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a vital waterway for international oil shipments, and its closure has had significant economic implications for Iran and the global economy.
The Qatari mediators have played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the US and Iran. Qatar has maintained good relations with both countries and has been instrumental in promoting dialogue. The Qatari Foreign Ministry has stated that it will continue to support efforts to reduce tensions between the US and Iran.
The US and Iran have been engaged in a war of words over the past few months, with tensions escalating over the US sanctions on Iran and Iran's nuclear program. The two countries have also exchanged accusations over their respective military activities in the region. The delivery of the US response to Iran's proposal marks a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between the two countries.
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- Qatar delivers US response to Iran's seven-day proposal aimed at building trust and resuming nuclear talks.
