Iranian negotiators remained in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of Qatari-mediated talks aimed at preventing renewed fighting with the United States and Israel, according to reports from Reuters and The Associated Press.
The discussions have not produced a final agreement. Reuters reported that the talks were being coordinated through regular contacts with Washington, while the AP said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the process as indirect rather than direct U.S.-Iran negotiations.
Araghchi said Iran was prepared for diplomacy but also prepared to defend itself. He said progress depended on U.S. responses to questions raised through mediators.
The Doha meetings followed more than 12 hours of talks Friday between Iranian and Qatari representatives in Tehran, Reuters reported, citing a person briefed on the discussions.
A central issue is Iran’s proposal for steps that could lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a route critical to global energy shipments. Reuters reported that Tehran has sought the lifting of restrictions on ports, the release of frozen assets and approval of an Iranian-backed shipping arrangement.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said direct and indirect contacts had continued, but he did not give a timetable for the negotiations.
The talks are occurring against the backdrop of an eight-month war that has disrupted oil supplies and raised fears of another escalation. No ceasefire or reopening agreement had been announced as of Sunday afternoon.
Sources: - Reuters, “Iranian Negotiators in Doha to Continue Talks to End the U.S.-Iran War,” Nov. 1, 2026 - Associated Press, “Iran’s Top Diplomat Hopes U.S. Shows ‘Rationality,’” Nov. 1, 2026