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Qatari mediators present Iran with new draft deal to end the war

An official briefed on the talks says Qatari mediators gave Iran a new draft deal to end the US-Israeli war. Iran is reportedly expected to respond by the end of the week.

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Mixed · 2Qatari mediators have presented Iran with a new draft deal to end the US-Israeli war, according to an official briefed on the negotiations who spoke on Wednesday. Right · 1The official said Iran is considering the proposal and is expected to respond by the end of the week. Right · 1The proposal was presented to Tehran on Sunday, amid concerns that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could resume attacks on Iran this week, the official added.

Centre · 1The National's live coverage carried the same report alongside a broader set of regional items, including a diplomatic push in which Makkah pact countries met Iranians, rising Gulf tensions as diplomacy races to avert escalation, and a question over whether another US-Israeli military escalation is approaching. Mixed · 2The National's page also carries the subheading that Gargash says the UAE remains committed to dialogue amid regional uncertainty. The contents of the proposal have not been reported in the coverage so far, and the official was not named.

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Framing
Live-blog format placing the Qatari proposal within a wider regional picture of diplomacy and escalation risk.
Emphasis
Diplomatic efforts, Gulf tensions and the risk of renewed US-Israeli escalation.
Leaves out or plays down
The visible text gives no details of the proposal, its timing or the expected Iranian response.
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“Gulf tensions rise as diplomacy races to avert escalation” — The National

Right2 outlets

Framing
Short Reuters wire report, carried by Arab News, leading on the proposal and Iran's expected response.
Emphasis
Iran's expected reply by the end of the week and fears that Netanyahu could resume attacks.
Leaves out or plays down
No terms of the deal and no named source.
For example
“Iran is considering a new draft deal presented by Qatari mediators to end the US-Israeli war” — Arab News

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