The importance of a unified Gulf approach to US-Iran mediation

Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday to revive negotiations between the US and Iran, following last month’s presentation of a seven-day proposal for reciprocal confidence-building measures. Tehran has dismissed the proposals as unacceptable but discussions continue. After eight months of war, the disagreement remains largely unchanged, with Iran wanting the American blockade of its ports and restrictions on oil exports lifted before addressing its nuclear program, while Washington insis

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