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US · Iran · Diplomacy

US and Iran Set for New Indirect Talks Mediated by Qatar

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold another round of indirect talks on September 28, with Qatar acting as a mediator to facilitate potential agreements.

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A Qatari mediator facilitates discussions between representatives of the United States and Iran.

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Next round of indirect US-Iran talks to take place September 28 — Axios

According to the sources, Qatari mediators continue to engage in "shuttle diplomacy" in an effort to broker an agreement between Washington and Tehran

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WASHINGTON, September 27. /TASS/. The United States and Iran will hold another round of indirect talks on Monday, September 28, Axios reported, citing sources in the Middle East.

According to the sources, Qatari mediators continue to engage in "shuttle diplomacy" in an effort to broker an agreement between Washington and Tehran. They will hold separate meetings on September 28 with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

It remains unclear whether the sides will be able to overcome their existing differences during the talks, the news outlet noted.

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Qatar is once again playing a crucial role in fostering dialogue between the United States and Iran, with a new round of indirect talks scheduled for September 28. Qatari mediators are actively engaged in shuttle diplomacy, holding separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. This continued engagement highlights a commitment from all parties to pursue diplomatic solutions and bridge existing divides.

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A new round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran is scheduled for Monday, September 28. Qatari mediators are facilitating these discussions, engaging in shuttle diplomacy by holding separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The outcome of these talks and whether existing differences can be overcome remains uncertain.

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Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the upcoming indirect talks between the US and Iran on September 28 offer little certainty of progress. Qatari mediators are engaged in shuttle diplomacy, meeting separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. However, the report notes that it remains unclear if the significant existing differences between the two nations can be resolved, casting doubt on the potential for any meaningful agreement.

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A new round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran is scheduled for Monday, September 28. Qatari mediators are facilitating these discussions, engaging in shuttle diplomacy by holding separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The outcome of these talks and whether existing differences can be overcome remains uncertain.

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