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Khamenei issues directives to end US-Iran standoff

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 6:25 PM

Observer Online Report

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has issued directives to resolve the standoff with the United States, as diplomatic efforts gather pace to end the ongoing conflict.

According to Al Jazeera, the directives aim to end the state of “neither war nor peace” between Tehran and Washington.

Meanwhile, Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in Washington on Monday (November 9), following his recent visit to Tehran.

As part of its proposed roadmap, Iran has called on Washington to lift its blockade of Iranian ports, ease economic sanctions and halt military strikes. In return, Tehran has offered to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while deferring discussions on its nuclear programme and remaining sanctions.

However, Washington has rejected the proposal, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing Tehran's demands as “outrageous and ridiculous” and unrealistic.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei defended the proposal on Monday, describing it as the most reasonable option for ending the conflict.

The diplomatic push comes amid continuing tensions over maritime restrictions, economic sanctions and regional security.

-AH

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