Sources: US-Iran talks see little progress, neither side willing to concede

BlockBeats news, September 30 — According to AXIOS, citing three sources familiar with the negotiations, Qatari mediators attempted this week to push for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran, but made little progress, with neither side willing to concede. This deadlock has further reinforced the assessment by both the U.S. and Iran that military conflict may escalate again. U.S. officials believe that after the midterm elections, Trump may order the resumption of large-scale military operations. Two sources said Qatari officials will continue their mediation efforts but are growing increasingly frustrated with both the U.S. and Iran.

One source said: "Monday's talks made no significant progress and the negotiations reached a deadlock. Iran raised some demands that the United States cannot accept, while the United States believes it is gaining the upper hand and therefore sees no need to compromise." Other regional mediators, including Pakistan and Egypt, also urged Iran to make concessions on the nuclear issue. But another person familiar with the matter said Iran stated that it would only consider making relevant concessions after the United States agrees to restore the memorandum of understanding signed in June.