Qatari move in Tehran to prevent a new confrontation between Iran and Washington

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of diplomatic efforts to prevent an escalation of tensions, amid fears of new American and Israeli attacks on Iran. Reports cited US military preparations for offensive options, while Iranian officials warned of a response exceeding expectations.

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday in a diplomatic effort to prevent an escalation of tensions in the region, amid growing fears that the United States and Israel would launch new attacks on Iran. An informed source told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Tehran had previously informed mediators of its positions and demands clearly. The visit coincides with US reports of military preparations for the possibility of resuming strikes. The Hill reported, citing sources, that US Central Command has prepared military options for carrying out additional attacks after the midterm elections, and these were presented to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, with the final decision resting with President Trump. In response, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a response exceeding expectations to any aggression, affirming that Tehran has no new demands for Washington. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is preparing for the possibility of a new war, stressing that Tehran's policies will not change whether war occurs or not, and calling for peaceful coexistence among the region's countries.