Amid escalating mutual threats between Iran and the United States, and growing expectations of a possible resumption of U.S. strikes on Iranian sites, diplomatic efforts have continued in an attempt to contain the conflict and reach an agreement to end the war.<\/p>\n
A well-informed official revealed on Sunday that Iranian negotiators have been in Doha for the third consecutive day, according to Reuters.<\/p>\n
The official explained that the Iranian delegation is holding talks with Qatari mediators in an effort to reach an agreement to end the war with the United States. He noted that Qatari mediators had held discussions with Iranian officials in Tehran last Friday before moving the talks to Doha on Saturday, with communications on the matter to be coordinated with Washington.<\/p>\n
These diplomatic efforts coincided with a new Iranian warning that any future military confrontation with the United States could last longer than the previous war, stressing that U.S. President Donald Trump would not be able to determine when it ends.<\/p>\n
Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akrami-Nia stated that any future war could last longer than its predecessor and that Trump would not be in a position to dictate the timing or terms of the confrontation, according to Iranian state television.<\/p>\n
Trump, meanwhile, threatened on Saturday evening to launch new and swift strikes against Iran, potentially targeting \u201cone or two sites.\u201d He said the United States had destroyed a large part of Iran\u2019s military capabilities but still needed to deal with one or two remaining targets.<\/p>\n
Despite these threats, Trump said negotiations with Iran to end the war were \u201cgoing well,\u201d but added that Tehran was \u201cnot entirely trustworthy.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also reiterated that Washington was in no hurry to take military action after inflicting extensive damage on Iran\u2019s military capabilities and nuclear program.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wiped out their nuclear capabilities. There are still one or two sites that need to be dealt with, but we can get that done in 10 minutes,\u201d Trump told reporters at his residence in Florida, referring to Mount Kolang Gaz La, in Isfahan Province, about 200 kilometers south of Tehran.<\/p>\n
In the same context, media reports and analysts\u2019 assessments have pointed to the possibility of a short, intensive military campaign against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for next Tuesday, November 3.<\/p>\n
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