New York, Sept. 30 -- Efforts by Qatari mediators to broker a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran have made little progress, with neither side showing much willingness to compromise, three people familiar with the talks told Axios.
The stalemate has added to concerns that the conflict could return to major military action. US officials believe President Donald Trump could order renewed combat operations after the November midterm elections, according to the report.
Qatari officials are expected to continue their mediation, although two sources said they were becoming increasingly frustrated with both Washington and Tehran.
Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi held several hours of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ...