Subtitled News: "Iran Sends Revised Proposal," New Mediator Emerges... Will a "Dramatic" Breakthrough Be Reached This Weekend?

Negotiations to end the war between the United States and Iran have reportedly made rapid progress following active mediation by Qatar.

CNN reported that recent mediation efforts by Qatari officials in the Iranian capital of Tehran played a decisive role in narrowing the core differences between the U.S. and Iran.

One source stated, "The mediators have actually found a breakthrough," adding that they are "cautiously optimistic" about reaching an agreement.

Previously, Qatari envoy Ali Al-Thawadi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran from yesterday through early this morning to coordinate their differences.

Reports indicate that significant progress has been made through these negotiations on the most difficult challenges, including the method for unfreezing Iranian assets, the framework for future nuclear talks, and plans for the normal operation of the Strait of Hormuz.

According to the source, Iran delivered a revised draft agreement to the U.S. through Qatar earlier this week, and the U.S. has also conveyed its position, significantly narrowing the gap between the two sides.

The U.S. government is also reportedly of the view that Qatar's mediation has been helpful in resolving key issues.

Until now, mediation between the two countries had been handled primarily by Pakistan.

Pakistan mediated the first peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad last April, but the two countries failed to reach an agreement.

U.S. President Trump had publicly expressed frustration over Iran's delayed responses, but it appears that negotiations have regained momentum thanks to Qatar's mediation.

On June 11 (local time), President Trump stated regarding the negotiations with Iran that "only the final coordination of documents remains," and suggested that a signing ceremony could be held in Europe this weekend.

Reported by Kim Jiuk | Video by Jung Yong-hee | Graphics by Yang Hye-min | Produced by SBS Digital News
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