Examining mediators' new proposals from Iran regarding nuclear program According to Ferraro, The New York Times, citing five officials familiar with the negotiations, reported that Iran is considering new proposals from mediators regarding the future of its nuclear program. According to this newspaper, these proposals may be a sign of progress in stalled negotiations to end the war with the United States. Tehran's renewed willingness to participate in the nuclear talks after weeks of resistance may signal an increase in Qatar's mediation efforts to prevent a return to full-scale conflict. The officials described the proposals as "specific", but did not provide further details.