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Qatar Says US-Iran Technical Talks Continue Despite Hormuz Tensions
DOHA, June 30: Qatar said on Tuesday that technical talks between the United States and Iran are continuing through direct and indirect channels despite heightened tensions in the...
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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
Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
No plans for direct talks between U.S. and Iran planned in Doha, says Qatar’s foreign ministry
Aspokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that there are no plans for high-level meetings or direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Qatar. The statement contradicts a social media post on Monday from President Donald Trump, who said that Iran had requested a meeting in Doha. Iranian and U.S. negotiators are planning []...Click to read more
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.
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran says no talks scheduled with US in Qatar, final negotiations yet to begin
Tehran [Iran], June 30 (ANI): Iran has said that there are no negotiation meetings scheduled with the United States 'in the coming days', dismissing speculation that its delegation's visit to Qatar is linked to any discussions with US officials.According to Iran's Fars News Agency, in a press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said, 'In the coming days, we have no negotiation meetings at any lev
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place
TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday that no high-level meeting between the United States and Iran is scheduled to happen in Qatar.
teleSUR English
· Jun 30, 2026
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 []
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Related coverage for "Qatar Says US-Iran Technical Talks Continue Despite Hormuz Tensions": Al Arabiya English — Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha. Off The Press — No plans for direct talks between U.S. and Iran planned in Doha, says Qatar’s foreign ministry. Times of India — 'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations. Iran Herald — Iran says no talks scheduled with US in Qatar, final negotiations yet to begin . Mehr News Agency — Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place. teleSUR English — White House Envoys Arrive in Doha for Talks with Mediators Between U.S. and Iran