Iranian delegation arrives in Doha for talks, demands end to war before nuclear discussions

An Iranian delegation has arrived in Doha, accompanied by the Qatari team that had been visiting Tehran, according to sources cited by Al Arabiya.

The sources indicated that the Qatari delegation is in contact with the US delegation, which is also expected to arrive in Doha.

The Iranian negotiating team includes Kazem Gharibabadi, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, and Ali Bagheri Kani, along with experts from the Supreme National Security Council and the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The US team consists of specialists and experts on Iranian affairs.

Sources confirmed that Iran is insisting on a halt to hostilities on all fronts as a prerequisite before any nuclear discussions. They explained that both the US and Iranian sides are simultaneously pursuing diplomatic efforts while preparing for a possible resumption of conflict.

The Axios website quoted a diplomatic source as saying that an Iranian delegation will head to Doha to continue negotiations with Washington.

The source added that Qatari negotiators left Tehran for Doha after a day of talks about a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran.

The website also reported that the Qatari negotiating team had been in Tehran, holding talks that lasted about 12 hours, alongside ongoing communications with the White House.

For his part, US President Donald Trump said that talks with Iran are ongoing and that Tehran is eager to negotiate, noting that Iran is struggling to pay the salaries of soldiers and police.

Trump added that the war with Iran has entered its seventh month, clarifying that it is not a conventional conflict. He stated that the United States has spent little on the war and has compensated for this with more than tenfold returns from Venezuelan revenues. He also highlighted worsening economic and financial crises within Iran.