US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
ONP Summary
Following a ceasefire agreement signed two weeks ago and a related deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has declined to meet directly with US envoys who traveled to the region. Iran stated it will not negotiate a final agreement unless specific paragraphs of the memorandum of understanding are first implemented, and said both sides must resolve ceasefire terms before addressing other issues such as possible nuclear program restrictions. Indirect talks are expected to resume in Doha to discuss unfreezing approximately $6 billion in Iranian assets.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets frame the resumption of indirect talks as evidence that diplomatic engagement continues, emphasizing the concrete step of unfreezing Iranian assets despite Iran's refusal of direct meetings.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets use language such as 'shutting the door' and 'clouding prospects,' emphasizing Iran's refusal to meet directly and characterizing the two sides as 'far apart on key pillars' of the agreement.
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Indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, between officials from the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war have started, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks said on Wednesday.
The diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive talks, confirmed negotiations were under way after they earlier said the US and Iran were to hold “indirect technical talks on Wednesday in Doha with Qatari and Pakistani mediators”.
The Doha talks are based “on the memorandum of...