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Qatar-brokered prisoner swap is good news but what’s next for hostile US-Iran relations?

While the outcome of this exchange constitutes a joyous occasion, it is difficult to imagine it having a major impact on the fundamental nature of Washington and Tehran’s hostile relationship…

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Qatar lands historic Iran-US prisoner swap after two-year diplomatic marathon

The Biden administration granted a waiver last week allowing banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds to Qatar, with Doha overseeing their allocation. Iran and the United States…

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Iran’s FM confirms Qatar’s role in prisoner exchange talks

During his interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian foreign minister warned that “the door to dialogue” to revive the nuclear deal could close. Iran praised Qatar’s diplomatic efforts on Monday…

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Iran says ‘everything ready’ for prisoner exchange as US dismisses claims

Doha reportedly helped facilitate talks over the potential prisoner swap in September last year at the time of the UNGA. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian suggested a prisoner exchange deal…

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Qatar ‘mediating’ in US, Iran prisoner exchange talks: reports

The Gulf state has mediated the release of prisoners in numerous countries over the past years. Qatar and the United Kingdom are reportedly mediating indirect talks between the United States…

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Former Qatar PM warns of Israeli threat amid delay in nuclear deal revival

The Gulf state has long expressed its support for the revival of the nuclear deal. The delay in the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is posing a threat to…

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Tables turn: Iran reporters grill USA coach, captain on anti-black racism in America

One reporter called out a member of the American team for mispronouncing Iran’s name. Iranian journalists grilled USA coach Gregg Berhalter and captain Tyler Adams on Monday with hard-hitting questions…

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Restored Iran nuclear deal could serve as platform for talks on other regional tensions: analysts

The return of the UAE’s envoy to Tehran has also raised questions over the former’s ties with Israel, which have witnessed exponential growth since 2020. Talks in Vienna seeking to…

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Qatar mediation helped secure temporary release of American prisoners in Iran

A phone call took place between the Qatari and Iranian foreign ministers on Saturday. Washington has thanked Qatar and other international partners in helping lift the travel ban on American-Iranian…

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