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Qatar thwarts security threat, urges U.S.-Iran MOU implementation

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July 9, 2026

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Qatar issued security alert and later ‘eliminated the threat’ amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions, as Doha condemned attacks on vessels and urged dialogue. Qatar residents received an elevated security threat alert (The post Qatar thwarts security threat, urges U.S.-Iran MOU implementation is from Doha News | Qatar.)

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ABNA English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar's Effort to Contain Fire in Region; Doha's Warning About Destructive Elements in Tehran-Washington Negotiations

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Prime Minister, while emphasizing the need to protect the path of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, warned that groups are seeking to undermine the dialogue process. He also stressed that Qatar's primary priority is extinguishing the fire of tensions and achieving stability in the Middle East.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran Says It Will Hold Indirect Talks with the US on Unfreezing Assets in Qatar

An Iranian official explained that Tehran was sending a negotiating team to Qatar for indirect talks with the US about implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). “What will probably be done in Doha tomorrow is a discussion on the implementation of clauses of the memorandum of understanding, including the clause related to the release of []

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 29, 2026

What the Iran MOU Says Matters

What the Iran MOU Says Matters

UrduPoint

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· Jun 22, 2026

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

Nepal News

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· Jul 1, 2026

इरान युद्ध : कतारका प्रधानमन्त्री र अमेरिकी दूतबीच दोहामा भेटवार्ता

काठमाडौँ । इरान र इजरायलबीच जारी तनावका बीच कतारको राजधानी दोहामा कूटनीतिक दौडधुप तीव्र बनेको छ । कतारका प्रधानमन्त्री एवं विदेशमन्त्री शेख मोहम्मद बिन अब्दुलरहमान बिन जासिम अल थानीले अमेरिकी विशेष दूतहरू स्टिभ विटकफ र जारेड कुश्नरसँग दोहामा भेटवार्ता गरेका छन्। इरानी वार्ताकारहरू पनि यतिबेला दोहामै रहेका छन् । तर, अमेरिकी र इरानी पक्षबीच तत्काल कुनै []

The Japan Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran ratchets up talk of controlling Hormuz ahead of new talks

That stance will add to the pressure around the next round of talks, which the U.S. has said are set to take place in Qatar on Tuesday.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

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.”

Doha News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool

Qatar’s Al-Khulaifi says mediation is a constitutional commitment, highlighting Doha’s role in diplomacy, dialogue and conflict resolution. Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz (The post Qatar says mediation is a constitutional commitment, not just foreign policy tool is from Doha News | Qatar.)

teleSUR English

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· 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 []

Independent Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far

Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far

TRT World

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· Jul 1, 2026

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal

US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

In Doha, Iran tends to frozen funds as US claims talks that are not happening

TEHRAN — Iran’s senior negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi is currently in Qatar to oversee the implementation of existing financial agreements, and contrary to repeated American claims, no direct or indirect talks with the United States are taking place, a well-informed political source close to the Iranian negotiating team confirmed to the Tehran Times.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatar PM on preventing US-Iran talks from escalation

Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told Al Jazeera that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation, including tensions in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz, stressing diplomacy and respect for agreements. 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

Al Arabiya English

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· 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

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Qatar condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy

Doha, July 9 (SANA) Qatar on Thursday condemned attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and called on all parties to remain committed to dialogue and diplomacy amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman []

Off The Press

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· 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

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Qatar Blames Iran for Missile Strike on LNG Tanker, Demands End to Maritime Attacks

DOHA, Jul 7: Qatar has accused Iran of bearing full legal responsibility for the attack on its LNG tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz, calling the incident a serious viol...

Qatar News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

GCC Secretary-General Condemns Attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

Riyadh, July 10 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi voiced his condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the treacherous Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, emphasizing that the continuation of these attacks reflects an unacceptable escalatory approach, constituting a flagrant violation of state sovereignty and a grave breach of the principles of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report

Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []

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.

Toronto Sun

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· 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

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 30, 2026

US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy

Uncertainty surrounding planned diplomatic engagements in Qatar has cast doubt over efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement between the United States and Iran, despite an interim accord designed to end months of conflict. While senior US envoys are expected in Doha and technical delegations from Iran are also present, conflicting statements from both sides [] The post US Iran deal prospects clouded by uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Assahifa

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· Jun 30, 2026

US and Iran to Send Delegations to Qatar Amid Confusion Over Direct Talks

The United States and Iran announced separately on Monday that they would send delegations to Qatar this week, although Tehran insisted that no direct talks with Washington had been scheduled following a weekend of escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had requested a meeting with American officials and that ...

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran issues warning to countries supporting US after it launched strikes

Iranian State television aired a statement on Wednesday from Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's joint military command, warning countries in the region that "providing support" to the U.S. will make them "a legitimate target". Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

MS NOW

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump says Iran sought meeting to preserve interim deal; Iran says no talks scheduled

Conflicting messages on potential negotiations in Qatar on Tuesday come after the U.S. launched attacks in the Persian Gulf over the weekend. The post Trump says Iran sought meeting to preserve interim deal; Iran says no talks scheduled appeared first on MS NOW.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 12, 2026

PBB, OIC digesa bertindak tegas lindungi Al-Aqsa

PETALING JAYA: Masyarakat antarabangsa khususnya Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) dan Pertubuhan Kerjasama Islam (OIC) digesa bertindak tegas bagi memastikan hak beribadah, keselamatan pemimpin agama dan status Masjid Al-Aqsa terus dipelihara. Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Hal Ehwal Agama), Dr. Zulkifli Hasan berkata, tindakan itu perlu dilaksanakan selaras dengan undang-undang antarabangsa. Katanya, tindakan terhadap seorang pemimpin ... Read more The post PBB, OIC digesa bertindak tegas lindungi Al-Aqsa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel

ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation whi

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Qatar: Lucerne summit, 1st meeting of high-level committee begin with US, Iran, Pakistan participation

Qatar: Lucerne summit, 1st meeting of high-level committee begin with US, Iran, Pakistan participation

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran rejects Qatar’s accusations over tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, July 08 (YPA) – The Iranian foreign ministry rejected Qatar’s accusations over an attack on a vessel linked to the country in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “questionable,” “contrary to good neighborliness,” and “unacceptable.” In a statement, the ministry confirmed that Tehran is committed to implementing “the necessary measures for the future management []

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran may abandon MoU amid US violations

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that Tehran would no longer consider itself obliged to its MoU with the United States if Washington continues to violate its commitments under the deal.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says

US and Iranian officials are holding indirect, lower-level technical talks through Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the talks told CNN. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who are not attending the talks themselves, met Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Tuesday to The post US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Al-Baour discusses with the Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs the relations of cooperation between the two countries and ways to support them.

Al-Baour / Discusses / Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs / Relations / Cooperation / Ways / Support

Presstv

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· Jul 1, 2026

Doha talks focused on US violations of MoU, frozen assets: Iran’s deputy FM

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator says talks in Doha with Qatari and Pakistani mediators focused on US violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

BRICS News

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· Jul 13, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]

JUST IN: Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an act of war.@BRICSNews

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.

TASS

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· Jun 22, 2026

Qatari PM speaks for keeping free passage in Strait of Hormuz

Qatar’s principled position is that it opposes changing the status of the Strait of Hormuz from what it was before the war, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said

Drudge Retort

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· Jul 1, 2026

Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal

US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 1, 2026

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

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