White House and Qatari mediators waiting for Iran's response to U.S. counteroffer, Axios reports

The White House and Qatari mediators are still waiting for Iran's response to a U.S. counterproposal to end the war, Axios reported, citing Rudaw 24 and Shargh.

A U.S. official told Manshur that "this matter is still under internal review in Tehran."

A regional source familiar with details told Manshur that regional mediators recently told Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign ministry official, that Iran should not delay its reply until after the midterm elections.

The mediators warned Iran there is no guarantee that Trump would be more conciliatory after the midterms; they said he could be more aggressive. (Sources: Arman-e Melli, Rudaw 24, Shargh)

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