By — Cara Anna, Associated Press Cara Anna, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/irans-delegation-has-left-negotiations-in-qatar-after-a-tense-weekend-heres-where-things-stand Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Iran's delegation has left negotiations in Qatar after a tense weekend. Here's where things stand World Nov 2, 2026 11:02 AM EST JERUSALEM (AP) — The Middle East is bracing for a possible return to all-out war amid concerns that the United States and Israel could strike Iran shortly after Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections. READ MORE: American taxpayers' bill for Iran war grows to estimated $47.1 billion A regional official briefed on the talks said an Iranian delegation left Qatar on Sunday after negotiations aimed at reaching a deal to end the war. A draft proposal has been circulated for feedback, and a follow-up meeting is under discussion. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks. Iran has expanded its threats but says it is awaiting the latest U.S. response. The latest proposal Iran has publicly discussed would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to…
Iran's delegation has left negotiations in Qatar after a tense weekend. Here's where things stand
In short
Iranian negotiators have exited Qatar while awaiting Washington's formal response to their conditions for ending the conflict and restoring maritime traffic. The pause in talks is complicated by domestic politics in Israel, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently lost his parliamentary majority. Disagreements also remain unresolved regarding whether Iran's nuclear program should be included in the current negotiations or deferred to a later time.
Key points
- Diplomatic progress remains stalled as Washington insists on addressing Iran's nuclear pr…: Diplomatic progress remains stalled as Washington insists on addressing Iran's nuclear program immediately while Tehran refuses.
- Regional tensions are rising amid fears of post-election military strikes against Iranian…: Regional tensions are rising amid fears of post-election military strikes against Iranian targets by American and Israeli forces.
- Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered Iranian military commanders to respond immediately and…: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ordered Iranian military commanders to respond immediately and without geographic limits to any external threats.