# Qatari mediators held Tehran talks aimed at restarting direct U.S.-Iran negotiations, source says

https://mins.news/en/item/123659

- CNBC, 2026-10-31 12:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/31/qatar-iran-us-talks-mediation.html

> A source said Qatari mediators spent more than 12 hours in talks in Tehran on Friday, seeking a deal to prevent American-led attacks on Iran from resuming.

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