Ceasefire Talks: Qatari Mediators Reach Tehran for US-Iran Negotiations
A delegation led by a senior Gulf adviser arrived Friday to discuss a diplomatic framework with Iranian officials, aiming to prevent renewed strikes.
By Pedro Barnes ·
Diplomatic efforts to halt the conflict between the United States and Iran have moved to Tehran. A Qatari delegation arrived in the Iranian capital on Friday morning to begin talks aimed at reviving a ceasefire. The group is coordinating directly with US officials on the matter.
The mission is headed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, who serves as a senior adviser to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar. Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, confirmed the delegation's arrival and its intent to hold consultations with local leadership.
These talks follow a letter sent by US Vice President JD Vance to Mohsen Rezaei, Iran’s security chief. The document was delivered on Sunday and reportedly proposed a new diplomatic process to avoid a fresh round of American military strikes. Resul Serdar, reporting from Tehran, noted that sources described the tone of the letter as more respectful than previous US correspondence.
Washington has sent mixed signals while these discussions unfold. President Donald Trump warned Gulf allies to prepare for a brief, high-intensity military campaign after the upcoming US midterm elections. However, the current diplomatic push seeks to establish a framework for negotiations rather than settle specific peace terms immediately.
A follow-up meeting between the parties could take place within a week. Sources indicate the venue for that discussion will be either Doha or Istanbul. The Qatari team is currently in Tehran to receive Iran’s formal response to the Vice President's letter and to elaborate on the proposed diplomatic path.
