American and Iranian negotiators met with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan on Wednesday, reporting “positive progress achieved” and agreeing to continue discussions, according to the Qatari host. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Majed al-Ansari, stated via X that the next meeting would be scheduled “as soon as possible” following the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Telegrafi reports that the funeral is scheduled to begin in Tehran on Saturday.
During the talks in Qatar, the US envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, advisor to US President Donald Trump, joined the lead Iranian negotiator, Kazem Gharibabadi. The discussions focused on efforts to secure a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict. The participating parties aimed to advance dialogue between the United States and Iran.
The meeting’s positive assessment suggests a commitment from both sides to maintain engagement through the mediation efforts spearheaded by Qatar and Pakistan. The agreement to continue discussions indicates that diplomatic channels remain open for addressing tensions between the nations. The scheduling of the next session, pending the conclusion of the religious observances in Iran, underscores the immediate focus on resuming the talks to further de-escalate the situation between the two countries.
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