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Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

China Global Television Network

China Global Television Network

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July 1, 2026

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Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

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TASS

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· Jul 1, 2026

US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively — Bloomberg

According to the US official, the technical talks are moving ahead

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional security and U.S.-Iran talks

Riyadh, June 29 (SANA) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed regional security and ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran during a phone call on Sunday. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the ministers reviewed developments related to the []

Qatar News Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Foreign Ministers of UAE, Iran Discuss Regional Developments

Abu Dhabi, June 26 (QNA) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi discussed, in a phone call today, the overall situation in the region and the latest regional developments following the agreement on, and signing of, a memorandum of understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

USA TODAY

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran not meeting for talks with US's Kushner, Witkoff during Qatar visit, official says

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar, but won't be meeting with Iran, according to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes addressing the release of Iran's frozen assets.

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Related coverage for "Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart": TASS — US views Witkoff, Kushner's talks on Iran in Doha positively — Bloomberg. Syrian Arab News Agency — Saudi, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss regional security and U.S.-Iran talks. Qatar News Agency — Foreign Ministers of UAE, Iran Discuss Regional Developments. The Economic Times — Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war . USA TODAY — Iran not meeting for talks with US's Kushner, Witkoff during Qatar visit, official says. Times of India — 'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations