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US Embassy in Kuwait resumes operations as Amir meets Rubio

KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Wednesday visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, holding talks over current developments around the Mi...

Iran: no planned US talks, stance on Hormuz, Lebanon unchanged

TEHRAN, June 30 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday that no meetings are scheduled between Iranian and U.S. officials in the coming days, denying reports that anticipated talks had been canceled and asserting that “this is the original version of events.” Speaking at a press conference at the Foreign Ministry []

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to attend meeting with Iranian officials in Qatar.

JUST IN: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to attend meeting with Iranian officials in Qatar.@BRICSNews

'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.

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.

Iran official says ‘no plan’ for direct US talks this week

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says there are currently no intentions of holding meetings with US officials from the “technical teams” in Qatar this week.

Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments. The meeting, according to the ministry, reviewed the latest developments in negotiations between the United States and Iran under the The post Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know appeared first on Egypt Independent.

President of UAE receives Syrian foreign minister in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, June 25 (SANA) UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received on Thursday Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, in Abu Dhabi. Al-Shaibani conveyed the greetings of President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting addressed latest regional developments and the future of bilateral relations between []

A Top Mamdani Official Reportedly Tried to Meet with Iran

The top official in the Zohran Mamdani administration’s Office for International Affairs made plans to meet with Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations. Commissioner Ana María Archila was scheduled to meet with Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, at 2 United Nations Plaza, alongside two other senior officials in []...Click to read more

Northern govs, traditional leaders hold emergency meeting in Kaduna

The governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, is currently holding an emergency meeting with the Northern States Governors’ Forum and prominent northern traditional leaders, led by the Sultan of Sokoto. The high-level meeting, chaired by Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, is taking place at Sir Kashim Ibrahim [] Northern govs, traditional leaders hold emergency meeting in Kaduna

Mamdani official told to cancel meeting with Iran’s UN representative by Trump administration

The Trump administration told a senior official in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s government to cancel a planned meeting with Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations this week amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Ana Maria Archila, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs, was scheduled to meet with Iranian Ambassador []

Iran says talks format changed after US ‘threatening statement’

Iran says talks format changed after US ‘threatening statement’ Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the Iranian delegation refused to continue quadrilateral talks involving the United States, Pakistan and Qatar in Switzerland after what he described as a threatening statement by US President Donald Trump during the negotiations. Speaking to Iranian media, Baghaei said Qatar and Pakistan attempted to keep the four-party format in place, but Tehran rejected the proposal. Qatar and Pakistan tried to continue the talks, and we said it would not be a quadrilateral meeting, he said. Baghaei added that the Iranian delegation's priority remained ensuring that commitments already agreed upon were implemented, stating: The Iranian delegation's view is that we must force the other side to implement its commitments.

Top Mamdani Official’s Shady Meet with Iran Ambassador Goes Beyond NYC Agenda

Top Mamdani Official’s Shady Meet with Iran Ambassador Goes Beyond NYC Agenda

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/

[Media] JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S.

JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared ​Kushner will meet Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, there will be no meeting with Iran, and states that Qatar has not sent Iran 6 billion of Iranian frozen funds.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/khfhn7ra9n/@disclosetvDisclose.tvUS envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with IranBreaking news from around the world.

Crude oil futures rise as Iran declines direct talks with US in Doha

While a US team is in Doha, Iran and the host Qatar said the US representatives would meet the mediators, and not the Iranian team

Qatar says no direct or high-level US-Iran meetings in Doha

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al Ansari, says US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha, but that there are no meetings currently scheduled with Iranian officials. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

President Tinubu Hosts UAE Foreign Affairs Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received the United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, in audience at the State House, Abuja. The UAE envoy was accompanied to the President’s office by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu on Tuesday. The meeting strengthened diplomatic relations and deepen [] The post President Tinubu Hosts UAE Foreign Affairs Minister appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

WATCH LIVE: Vance Speaks After First US-Iran Talks in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance spoke after the first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, describing the negotiations as a significant step toward improving relations and addressing key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and regional security. Both sides reported progress and agreed to continue discussions under a 60-day roadmap aimed at reaching a broader agreement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com #IslamabadMoU #usirantalks #pakistan #qatar #switzerlandtalks #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish

Tehran has no meetings scheduled with US in Doha: Spokesperson

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has no meetings scheduled with US officials in Doha, stressing that Iran "had no plans in the first place" to meet the American side over the next few days. He said discussions expected in Qatar would instead focus on implementing provisions of the recent memorandum of understanding, including the release of Iran's restricted assets, and would be held with Qatari officials. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Rubio meets UAE President, “reaffirms US commitment” to Gulf country’s security

During his Gulf tour, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to discuss the US-Iran peace framework. Rubio reaffirmed America's commitment to Emirati security while emphasising that lasting regional peace requires halting Iranian proxy attacks and handling Lebanon's ceasefire negotiations independently.

Rubio, UAE President Discuss Iran Deal and Strait of Hormuz Security

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and [] The post Rubio, UAE President Discuss Iran Deal and Strait of Hormuz Security appeared first on The Media Line.

CNN: US and Iran not set for high-level meetings; confusion remains

CNN reporter Kristen Holmes reported that, according to Qatari diplomats, no high-level discussions are expected between the US and Iran. “Everything we’ve heard from the Qatari diplomats at this point says no high-level discussions are going to happen,” Ms Holmes told Sky News Australia. “Steve Whitkoff, as well as Jared Kushner, met with those Qatari officials, and tomorrow the Iranians are going to be meeting with those Qatari officials. “It seems as though nobody was on the same page.”

Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha

Mediator Qatar says that no high-level meetings or direct talks between the United States and Iran are planned in Doha after Washington said it had sent a top delegation for negotiations. #Qatar #US #Iran

White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with Mediators Between U.S. and Iran

Qatar denies that there will be a high-level, direct meeting between the U.S. and Iran. On Tuesday, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari confirmed the arrival in Doha of White House special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. RELATED: Iran Denies Technical Talks Planned This Week in Doha “Witkoff and Kushner are in Doha []

Qatar PM meets US envoys Witkoff, Kushner; discusses US-Iran talks, regional security

Doha [Qatar], July 1 (ANI): Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Tuesday met US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, to discuss the ongoing US-Iran negotiations under the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as well as broader efforts to promote regional security and stability through diplomacy. A

Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran

Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran

Trump says Iran has requested a meeting as U.S. attempts to preserve interim deal

Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled, despite the U.S. president’s Monday announcement on Truth Social. The post Trump says Iran has requested a meeting as U.S. attempts to preserve interim deal appeared first on MS NOW.

Iran war LIVE updates: US, Iranian delegations in Qatar for MoU negotiations; direct talks unlikely

US-Iran LIVE updates: Esmaeil Baghaei added that Iran’s negotiating team had no plans to meet the American delegation in the coming days.

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

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

Top Mamdani official’s shady meet with Iran ambassador goes beyond NYC agenda

The top official in Mayor Mamdani’s Office for International Affairs made plans to meet with Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations. Commissioner Ana María Archila was scheduled to meet with Amir-Saeid Iravani, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, at 2 United Nations Plaza, alongside two other senior officials in the mayor’s Office []

Rubio meets Gulf leaders after rocky start to US-Iran talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, as he looks to assure Gulf allies of the strength of an interim peace agreement with Iran. Rubio is also ...

Iran-US war latest: Doha talks end in stalemate as Trump downplays possible return to combat

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

U.S., Iran meet in Switzerland as fresh Trump threat angers Tehran

The talks began with U.S., Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives present, including U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.