# Iran and Qatar hold talks as Tehran weighs US diplomatic overture

https://mins.news/en/item/124112

- CGTN, 2026-11-01 02:19 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-01/Iran-Qatar-hold-talks-as-Tehran-weighs-US-diplomatic-overture-1RI0McRVMHe/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Iranian and Qatari officials discussed proposals to end the conflict with the United States. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran would decide on direct or indirect talks only after Washington accepted Iran’s conditions, while describing a US bid to reopen dialogue as a positive step. Talks also covered a proposal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days.

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