Iran's foreign minister calls US outreach 'positive step' as delegation holds talks in Qatar

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Iran calls US outreach a 'positive step' as Qatar talks open, while warning of retaliation

On Saturday Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called US outreach a positive step as an Iranian delegation held talks in Qatar, though he said Iran does not rule out an attack and is prepared for all scenarios. Iran's supreme leader said any response to an attack would not be limited by geography, and Iranian lawmakers urged withdrawal from the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. On Friday, Qatari officials were in Iran seeking to revive a ceasefire deal, amid reports that Trump plans to restart the war.

• Senator Chris Murphy warned on Friday that Trump's reported plan to restart the war could have devastating consequences, after senators were briefed.
• Vance wrote to an Iranian official on Wednesday proposing an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including on the nuclear program.
• Iran's IRGC says four tankers struck mines after using 'unauthorised' routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Pakistan's army said on Friday it is cautiously optimistic about mediation and warned of 'powerful spoilers and detractors'.