Qatari official Ibrahim Al-Hashmi confirmed Tuesday that indirect negotiations and message exchanges between Washington and Tehran continue via Doha and regional partners despite an apparent deadlock. Iran is currently reviewing American feedback on a seven day proposal to restore security in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi simultaneously warned that any US return to military solutions would trigger a response "much stronger and more decisive" than in the past.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Vance Demands Meaningful Nuclear Cuts to End 7 Month Iran War
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Iran cannot claim it does not want a nuclear weapon while enriching uranium to 60%, Vice President JD Vance told Reuters, asserting that Tehran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to end a seven month war. Vance stated that Washington is negotiating with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, though he questioned how much authority those officials hold over final decisions. He emphasized that the US expects concrete nuclear concessions up front and will not "trade words for actions."
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