[Qatar Awaits Iran's Response to New Nuclear Proposal; Iran Could Respond as Early as Thursday] Qatar is awaiting Tehran's response to a new proposal, which Iran could provide as early as Thursday. The proposal requires Iran to take concrete steps regarding its nuclear program in exchange for the US easing some sanctions and unfreezing some funds. A key sticking point in the US-Iran negotiations is Iran's demand for the lifting of sanctions and easing of restrictions before discussing the nuclear issue, while the Trump administration demands that Iran take action in the first phase of negotiations. A senior US official stated that the US will not attack Iran before the midterm elections. (Source: Jinshi Data)