Add as preferred on Google
Iranian motorists pass by a poster of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in central Tehran on Nov. 1, 2026. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP) Add as preferred on Google “Very intense” talks are taking place this Monday with Qatari mediators to avoid a resumption of war between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who reportedly received expanded prerogatives from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to jump-start negotiations with Washington.“Given the sensitivity and seriousness of the current situation, consultations and deliberations are very intense,” he said in an interview with the official Irna agency, emphasizing “the very active mediating role” being played by Qatar and Pakistan in these negotiations. “We are striving to resolve the issue through dialogue. In this regard, the Supreme Leader has conferred certain powers on the government,” Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian added, without specifying the nature of these prerogatives.Why it... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
Already have an account? Login here En FrançaisLe point à 19h : « Intenses » discussions pour éviter une reprise de la guerre Iran-US ; première réunion du bloc anti-Netanyahu ; le Hezbollah verse des aides aux déplacés
