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A Qatari delegation has arrived in Tehran for talks with Iranian officials as mediators intensify efforts to revive peace talks with the United States. Read More: https://punchng.com/qatari-delegation-visits-iran-as-us-peace-talks-intensify/

The mediation mission comes amid speculation about a potential resumption of hostilities.

Talks ahead of next week’s US midterm elections aimed at preventing an intense new round of war

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Qatari mediators presented Iran with a new draft deal on Sunday to end the war with the US and Israel, and Tehran is expected to send a response to the draft by the end of the week, an official briefed on the negotiations said on Wednesday.

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Iranian and Qatari leaders meet at Russian energy forum