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U.S., Qatar officials report 'progress' in Iran talks; no deal yet

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U.S. and Qatari officials said Tuesday that progress has been made in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but a final deal is not yet in place.

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  1. Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ for Peace Talks

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    U.S., Qatar officials report 'progress' in Iran talks; no deal yet

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: Iranian foreign ministry says no current talks with US (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US President Donald Trump says an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday.

  2. Breitbart News

    Iran Denies Reports of Peace Talks with U.S.: Only Talking to Oman (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Iranian Foreign Ministry claimed during its regular briefing on Monday that its officials were not engaged in any direct negotiations with the administration of President Donald Trump, but rather working out a plan for the Strait of Hormuz with the government of Oman.

  3. The Trumpet

    The Deadly Delusion of the Iran Talks (opens The Trumpet)

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    President Trump thinks he’s bringing peace to the world. He may bring the opposite.

  4. Just the News

    Drafts of U.S.-Iran peace deal are 'being circulated,' Qatar foreign ministry says (opens Just the News)

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    Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari told reporters that nations in the region are "working together toward solving this issue," and agreements that would resolve the conflict are "in very progressive stages."

  5. Union Leader

    Qatar says mediators make progress in efforts to end US-Iran war (opens Union Leader)

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    Qatar said on Tuesday mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.

  6. Al-Monitor

    Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Tala Ramadan, Parisa Hafezi, Doina Chiacu and Simon Lewis DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already un…

  7. Al-Monitor

    Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Tala Ramadan, Parisa Hafezi and Nandita Bose DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.

  8. The Brunswick News

    Qatar signals progress toward short-term deal between US, Iran (opens The Brunswick News)

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    A potential agreement to revive talks between the U.S. and Iran has been drafted, Qatar announced, as mediators push for a short-term solution to de-escalate tensions. A proposed resolution “is being circulated between the parties,” a Qatari spokesman said Tuesday,…

  9. The Brunswick News

    Qatar, Bessent signal progress on short-term US-Iran deal (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The prospect of a deal between the U.S. and Iran appeared to be gaining traction on Tuesday, after Qatar said a proposal had been drafted and American Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sounded hopeful on an agreement to reopen the Strait…

  10. UPI

    U.S., Qatar officials report 'progress' in Iran talks; no deal yet (opens UPI)

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    U.S. and Qatari officials said Tuesday that progress has been made in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but a final deal is not yet in place.

  11. Foreign Policy

    Iran’s ‘Last Chance’ for Peace Talks (opens Foreign Policy)

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    Qatar confirms that indirect U.S.-Iran negotiations are making progress.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Qatar says direct talks between US and Iran haven’t begun yet (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Qatar revealed that direct talks between the United States and Iran still weren’t taking place, though it voiced optimism about “progress” being made. President Donald Trump has claimed that talks are underway, a charge Tehran denied.

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