"Axios": two obstacles face mediators between Washington and Tehran Tehran, Iran · 2026-10-31 15:39
Axios cited a US official as saying that talks between mediators and the American and Iranian sides face two main obstacles, both tied to the order of steps each side must take. Diplomatic efforts continue today.
The United States and Iran have had no diplomatic relations since 1980, and mediators such as Oman and Qatar have passed messages between them over Iran's nuclear programme.
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