Qatari mediators hand Iran new proposal to end the war
Summary
Qatari mediators delivered Iran a draft proposal to end the war on Sunday, and Tehran is considering it. Reuters reported that Iran plans to respond by the end of the week. The article also reports on the war’s estimated cost to the U.S. military and Israel’s election results, which exit polls indicated could leave both political blocs short of a majority.Key Facts
- Qatari mediators handed Iran a draft deal to end the war on Sunday, according to Reuters, citing an official briefed on the talks.
- Iran is considering the proposal and is expected to respond by the end of the week, Reuters reported.
- A source cited by Reuters said Tehran had concerns that Israel might resume bombing Iran this week.
- U.S. Central Command estimated the war had cost the U.S. military about $47.1 billion by mid-October; the estimate excludes damage to U.S. bases in the Middle East.
- About $29 billion of the estimated U.S. military cost is for replacing used munitions.
- Israel’s election exit polls projected that neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition had a clear majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
- Exit polls showed Netanyahu’s Likud party as the largest party, while Israel’s two Arab parties won more seats than in any previous election.
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