Iran reaches out to Qatar, Oman in attempt to broker ceasefire with US, Israel - exclusive
Saudi Arabia is also working behind the scenes to promote a ceasefire framework, a source told The Jerusalem Post.
Iran has reached out to Oman and Qatar, requesting that they mediate with Washington in an effort to halt the ongoing Israeli strikes and restart nuclear talks, a source familiar with the matter told The Jerusalem Post.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia is also working behind the scenes to promote a ceasefire framework aimed at resuming talks, the source added.
These Iranian efforts come amid clear messages from Washington: Only full Iranian acceptance of the American proposal, which includes a complete halt to uranium enrichment, will lead to an end to Israeli military operations.
“We could easily reach an agreement between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!” US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday.
A senior US administration official told the Post on Saturday, “We remain committed to negotiations and hope the Iranians will come to the table soon.”
Israel hopes Iranian rejection of nuclear deal will lead to US involvement
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said overnight: “As long as the Zionist regime continues its attacks on the Iranian nation, participating in talks with its biggest supporter and partner [the United States] is meaningless.”In Israel, officials hope that Iran’s rejection of the US nuclear deal proposal will ultimately lead Washington to join Israel’s military campaign. According to a senior Israeli official speaking to the Post, “We hope this will happen eventually.”
