i24NEWS reports Qatar is awaiting Tehran’s response to a new proposal; Iran
could reply as early as Thursday, two regional diplomats said. Under the current
draft, Iran would take concrete steps on its nuclear program in exchange for the
US easing some sanctions and unfreezing funds. Measures under consideration
include restoring IAEA inspectors’ access to Iranian nuclear sites. Talks remain
stalled on sequencing: Iran wants sanctions relief before nuclear discussions,
while the Trump administration insists Iran must take nuclear actions in the
first phase. A US senior official told i24NEWS: "The US will under no
circumstances attack Iran before the midterm elections."
