U.S.-Iran talks on last-minute peace plan continue as fears of escalation simmer Nov 01, 2026 · Vaughn Cockayne · washingtontimes.com read more » Qatari mediators continue to ferry peace proposals between Washington and Tehran, officials from Iran and the U.S. said Sunday, as fears of an escalation in the eight-month-old war loom ahead of this week's midterm elections. Read more »