The Qatari delegation has departed Tehran, Al Jazeera's correspondent in the city reports. Iranian sources are now warning that any attack (apparently a reference to potential US or Israeli strikes) will lead to the end of negotiations.
The Qatari delegation, which Fox News reported yesterday as acting on behalf of the Trump administration to narrow gaps in stalled US-Iran talks, has now left Tehran — according to Al Jazeera's correspondent in the city. In response, Iranian sources are issuing a public ultimatum: any military strike will end the negotiation channel. The threat sharpens the stakes as the region waits for possible US or Israeli action.
The delegation's departure, combined with the Iranian ultimatum, marks a setback in the diplomatic track. As The Zioneer reported on June 9, Iran has already warned of a 'strong response' to any US attack, and unverified reports described aircraft evacuating the capital. The withdrawal of the Qatari go-between — even if temporary — narrows the space for de-escalation.
It remains unclear whether the departure is a pressure tactic or a definitive break; no further statements from either Doha or Washington have been issued since the report.
2 developments
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- StrongFars: Iranian delegation at the brink of returning from nuclear talks without a deal
- StrongQatari delegation en route to Pakistan amid US-Iran mediation efforts
- DevelopingIranian media: delegation reportedly leaves talks site
Source and signal
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