Qatar Offers New Iran Deal Proposal to Avert Escalation

Mediators from Qatar presented a new draft agreement to Tehran earlier this week aimed at ending the conflict with the United States and Israel. An informed source told Reuters on Wednesday that the Iranian regime is expected to respond to the proposal by the end of the current week. The proposal reportedly includes a seven-day phased plan to address the security concerns of both Washington and Tehran, requiring daily mutual confidence-building steps. If approved, implementation could begin as early as next week, with several countries expected to guarantee adherence to the agreement.

Qatar and Pakistan are leading the mediation efforts to halt the fighting that erupted in February, significantly disrupting international shipping routes and global oil supplies. The source indicated that ahead of the meeting in Tehran, there was concern about a potential renewal of Israeli strikes on Iran by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, possibly linked to the upcoming Israeli elections. Simultaneously, tensions are escalating on the ground. U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his threats of military strikes against Iran over the weekend. In response, Iranian security officials informed Reuters that Tehran has developed detailed operational plans to target underwater cables in the Persian Gulf should the U.S. and Israel renew their attacks.