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Qatari mediators in Tehran as Trump says Iran war will end soon
Qatari mediators returned to Tehran to push for a deal. President Trump said the war is "going to end soon" and that talks are ongoing. Pakistan's army said it is cautiously optimistic about its own mediation. Pakistan's spokesman also warned of powerful spoilers.
Why it matters
A deal could reopen Hormuz shipping and ease oil prices that are raising costs worldwide.
Background
The US and Iran are in a war that began earlier this year. Qatar and Pakistan have acted as go-betweens.
The story so far
- Qatari mediators in Tehran as Trump says Iran war will end soon
- Iran warns US and Israel as Trump says war will end 'very soon'
- Rubio sees no breakthrough in Iran talks as US task force targets land routes
- Trump plays down new Iran strikes after meeting Qatar's prime minister
- Trump and Rubio play down new strikes on Iran
Sources
- CBS News ↗Oct 30, 6:07 PM ET
- Middle East Eye ↗Oct 30, 8:19 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 30, 2:55 PM ET
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