Iran is reviewing ‘concrete proposals’ on its nuclear programme, NYT reports citing officials

Newsquawk Staff · 5 Nov 2026, 16:56 UTC

Iran is reviewing a set of proposals presented by mediators that could shape the future of its nuclear programme, representing a potential breakthrough in stalled diplomatic efforts to end its war with the US, according to officials briefed on the negotiations
Iran’s willingness to re-engage in nuclear talks suggests recent Qatari-led mediation efforts to prevent a return to full-blown war have had some success; terms being reviewed are ‘concrete proposals’.
US VP Vance has emerged as a key proponent of the Qatari-led efforts to avert a military escalation.
As of this morning, Iran and the US were both reviewing the late suggestions from mediators to bridge any remaining gaps.
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council head Rezaei has privately shown more openness to discussing the nuclear issue and has been negotiating with the Qataris alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, according to Iranian and US officials.

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