Iranian Delegates Meet in Doha for Continued Talks

Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha on Sunday for a third consecutive day of discussions with Qatari mediators, according to an official briefed on the talks.

The negotiations aim to reach a deal that would end the U.S.-Iran conflict, with officials expressing concern that the situation could worsen following the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.

President Donald Trump has stated the United States will not launch new attacks on Iran before the election, but has not ruled out further military action afterward.

Iran has repeatedly warned it will retaliate against any new attacks by targeting U.S. and Israeli interests in neighboring countries, as the ongoing conflict disrupts global oil supplies and affects the wider region.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, issued a statement on Saturday ordering the armed forces to prepare for potential attacks. The Iranian military later announced it was taking measures to enhance its readiness.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted on Saturday that Trump has not yet decided on new strikes against Iran but prefers to resolve the conflict through diplomacy.