While the world was preparing for a new round of military operations in the Persian Gulf and the US and Iran were ready for fresh waves of destruction, Qatar, through mediation between Iran and the US, managed to bridge the divide, and convergence between Americans and Iranians appears likely. Indeed, reports indicate that the US agreed to uranium enrichment in Iran at 3.67 percent instead of 60 percent and accepted the unfreezing of Iranian assets worth 8 billion dollars. Meanwhile, Trump appeared positive once again, stating that positive developments are imminent. Iran maintains that for an agreement to materialize, the US must accept Iran's seven conditions, and does not accept the prevailing optimism. Nevertheless, Turkish Intelligence (MIT) reports that a critical meeting will soon take place in Qatar between US Vice President Vance and the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a figure operating under the directives of Ayatollah Khamenei. Israel continues to sabotage peace. Citing CENTCOM, Al-Hadath reported that the claim by Israeli "Channel 10" that Bradley Cooper of the US Central Command had informed Israel to prepare for a joint attack against Iran is completely untrue.
Trump: We have positive developments, unlikely to attack Iran, Qatar's proposal is interesting
We have positive developments, I will not attack Iran, is the new message from US President Trump. Specifically, he pointed out: "I had an exceptional conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the leader of Qatar, during which many issues concerning the Islamic Republic of Iran were discussed. Most importantly, Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others prefer the status quo, in other words, the continuation of the largest naval blockade in history and the new Operation Iron Gate, covering both land and sea. Everyone agreed that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons; that is non-negotiable! In the event of changes regarding developments in the Middle East, the United States is ready and prepared to act. However, at this stage, this appears extremely unlikely. Israel and the entire Middle East are protected from the risks and threats posed by Iran. We see positive movement toward ending this conflict, and we will always protect American interests. Once this military conflict concludes, the people of America and the world will be much safer and more secure."
Mohsen Rezaei: US must accept Iran's seven conditions, operating like a desperate gambler
The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, told the United States that it is time to accept Tehran's seven conditions and stop fabricating fake news about imaginary talks. Mohsen Rezaei stated that the war launched by Washington against the Islamic Republic has already shattered the US administration, yet the White House continues to fight like a desperate gambler who refuses to quit. The top Iranian security official stated that it is time for Washington to stop manufacturing fake news regarding imaginary negotiations, stop denying the emergence of the new world order in West Asia, and yield to the seven conditions repeatedly set by Iran for ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Ibrahim Kalin: Meeting in Qatar within a week between Vance and Mohsen Rezaei
Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkish intelligence, revealed that Qatar will host Vance, the US Vice President, and Mohsen Rezaei of Iran's Security Council next week. Ibrahim Kalin stated during a press conference in Ankara that Turkish President Erdogan had submitted the request during a telephone conversation with Trump on November 7, 2026. He added that any American attack on Iran would trigger another cycle of severe regional violence. Ibrahim Kalin said that Turkey and other regional mediators are promoting a seven-point plan, which he described as a fair agreement. According to the proposed agreement, sanctions against Iran will be eased, and Iran will gain access to its frozen financial resources. In exchange, Iran will commit to not pursuing the manufacture of nuclear weapons and to cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency to initiate separate nuclear talks.
Ibrahim Kalin said that Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "At this moment, it is simply a matter of sequencing, who takes the first step. That is where we are now," Ibrahim Kalin said. However, he warned that even a minor incident could plunge the region into a new wave of conflict. "If they reach this agreement in the coming days, there will be no attack," Ibrahim Kalin said. He added that if no agreement is reached, new American strikes on Iran may occur within the coming days. Ibrahim Kalin urged greater flexibility from Iran to advance negotiations. He also stated that Qatar will host US Vice President Vance and top Iranian national security official Mohsen Rezaei next week, describing the meeting as an important opportunity to achieve progress in the talks. A long road remains before an agreement is reached.
Financial Times: Netanyahu daily calls Trump to renew conflict with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu daily asks US President Trump to renew the conflict with Iran, the Financial Times reports, citing a source. "Benjamin Netanyahu calls him every day to encourage him to restart the war," a diplomat told the newspaper on condition of anonymity. He said that opponents of a new conflict in the White House and the Middle East were trying to persuade him to prioritize negotiations. At the same time, Arab leaders are concerned about Benjamin Netanyahu's persistent calls to Trump to launch a new attack, the newspaper explains.
Middle East Eye: Iran is not optimistic, sees new escalation
An Iranian source familiar with the matter gave a pessimistic assessment, saying there was minimal hope that Washington would proceed with the agreement. According to Middle East Eye, Iran expects a new wave of escalation to begin soon, a move that will be met with a strong response from Iran against American bases in the region and beyond. "Trump only understands cost, and we must make that cost very heavy for him," Middle East Eye stressed. Some Iranian media outlets recently published images appearing to show Iran planning to attack American bases in Europe. The publication of the images sparked debate in Turkey regarding how Ankara, as a NATO member, would respond if the alliance retaliated against such an attack. "We will not target European bases, but American bases that American forces have used to attack Iran."
US and Iran agreed on uranium enrichment within Iran at 3.67 percent instead of 60 percent
Citing well-informed sources, Al-Arabiya reported that processes are underway to discuss the return of International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to Iran. The possibility of using a third country, likely Russia, to facilitate the reduction of Iran's high-enrichment uranium levels is also being examined. Washington is seeking to reduce Iran's uranium enrichment level, which stands at 60 percent. In the event of an agreement, the United States would release Iranian assets valued between 6 and 9 billion dollars. Under the proposed framework, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and the naval blockade would be lifted immediately.
Reports fabricated by Israel regarding Iran-US contacts refuted, Iran insists on seven conditions
Information obtained by a correspondent for the Fars news agency indicates that reports regarding negotiations for opening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the release of 8 billion dollars in Iranian assets are false. According to information secured by the Fars news agency, Iran sets the fulfillment of seven specific conditions as a prerequisite for any negotiation; any talks are accepted only if conducted within the framework set by Tehran.
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