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Iran-US war latest: Talks in Qatar end in stalemate despite Trump’s claim that peace process ‘going very well’
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 1, 2026
IRAN WAR: Indirect talks between U.S., Iran being held in Qatar
Here's the latest on the Iran war on Wednesday
Sky News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump agrees to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over
US President Donald Trump has announced new talks with Iran while stating the ceasefire is officially over. The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue talks. We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is over,” Mr Trump posted on Truth Social. The US and Iran have traded strikes this week after Tehran hit ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The two parties reached a memorandum of understanding last month to end the conflict, which now seems to be over. Qatari negotiators have met with Iranian officials to de-escalate tensions.
Times of India
· 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.
Off The Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Another round of US-Iran negotiations wrapped up with major issues still unresolved
The U.S. and Iran on Wednesday wrapped up the latest round of talks after two days of indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar. The U.S. was represented by President Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who met with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, according to The Washington Times. They also met with Qatar’s emir, []...Click to read more
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 30, 2026
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
Mother Jones
· Jul 2, 2026
“He’s Mister Iran”: How Netanyahu Made a Better Iran Deal Impossible
In the four months since the US and Israel initiated their ongoing joint military campaign against Iran, the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iranian leadership to end the war have been predictable in their unpredictability. On Monday, President Trump said US officials would meet with Iran in Qatar the next day. Iran said that no negotiation []
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Related coverage for "Iran-US war latest: Talks in Qatar end in stalemate despite Trump’s claim that peace process ‘going very well’": Toronto Sun — IRAN WAR: Indirect talks between U.S., Iran being held in Qatar. Sky News Australia — Trump agrees to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over. Times of India — 'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations. Off The Press — Another round of US-Iran negotiations wrapped up with major issues still unresolved. Al Arabiya English — Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha. Mother Jones — “He’s Mister Iran”: How Netanyahu Made a Better Iran Deal Impossible