Qatar pushes peace plan for US and Iran as new talks remain possible, Reuters reports

According to an official familiar with the negotiations, Iranian representatives left Doha on Sunday. Their departure was not related to any problems during the discussions.

What terms is Iran demanding?

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the basis of the negotiation process remains a seven-point plan that Tehran developed back in September. It calls for the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the US naval blockade of Iran.

Iran is now proposing to implement the plan within a shorter timeframe as part of a future agreement.

Baghaei also said that Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi was in Doha. He was tasked with facilitating the exchange of messages with Washington through Qatari mediators.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that Tehran would not agree to a final deal until the US ends its naval blockade.

"Our demands have been articulated very clearly and transparently. ​These demands are reasonable and logical: no final agreement can be initiated, nor ​can the Strait of Hormuz be reopened or secured, unless the US naval blockade is brought ‌to ⁠an end, Iran's demands are respected, and Iran’s legitimate requirements are addressed," Baghaei said.

When could the Strait of Hormuz reopen?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi separately commented on the possible timeline for restoring shipping. On Saturday, Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera quoted him as saying that, under the terms of a future agreement, the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within two days.

Iran's original plan allocated seven days for this. Tehran is now proposing to speed up the process.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's initial proposal. Despite this, diplomatic contacts are continuing, and the possibility of another meeting between the sides has not been ruled out.

US President Donald Trump is considering resuming military operations against Iran to force Tehran back to the negotiating table, according to The Atlantic.

The White House is discussing several scenarios for new strikes, ranging from a short operation to a campaign lasting several weeks.

Against this backdrop, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered the military command to prepare for a possible resumption of active hostilities with the US and Israel.