Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms

Qatari mediators held talks in Tehran for over 12 hours Friday to restart direct U.S.-Iran negotiations and avoid war after midterms. Discussions continue in Doha Saturday. A diplomatic source reported positive progress, with Qataris in regular contact with the White House. Sticking points: U.S. demands nuclear concessions; Iran insists on U.S. commitments first.