Iran reviews Qatari proposals on nuclear program and US tensions

Iran is reviewing Qatari proposals to address its nuclear program and tensions with the US, officials said Friday, raising hopes for indirect talks. However, Tehran insists on core conditions, including lifting sanctions and ending hostilities, before engaging in negotiations. The proposals include a two-day bridge deal involving trust-building measures, such as lifting the US blockade and releasing frozen funds in exchange for IAEA inspections and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran holds 440.9 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity, according to the IAEA. Diplomatic efforts have intensified following Tuesday's US midterm elections, which saw Republican losses partly driven by voter dissatisfaction with the war. Regional leaders, including Qatari and Egyptian officials, are pushing for political solutions to prevent further escalation.