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Reports: Qatari mediators travel to Iran to try to save cease-fire

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Reports: Qatari mediators travel to Iran to try to save cease-fire
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Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Qatari mediators visit Iran to ease tensions

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Qatari mediators travelled to Iran with U.S. coordination to meet Iranian officials and work toward de-escalation and a return to negotiations.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 10, 2026

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says

July 10 (Reuters) - A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.Tasnim said the visit followed what it described as Qatari accusations against Iran over an alleged incident in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent U.S. attacks on Iranian military and civilian targets.

Disclose.tv

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· Jun 30, 2026

[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.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mediators intensify diplomatic push to ease US-Iran tensions amid fragile truce

Regional mediators have stepped up efforts to prevent a renewed escalation between the United States and Iran, with Qatari officials holding high-level talks in Tehran aimed at preserving the fragile understanding between the two countries. According to a source familiar with the discussions, Qatari negotiators are meeting with Iranian officials in coordination with Washington to [] Mediators intensify diplomatic push to ease US-Iran tensions amid fragile truce

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.)

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.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 12, 2026

MOMENT: Qatar Bids Farewell to Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani After His Death at 74 |

Qatar has bid farewell to former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani following his death at the age of 74. The former ruler, who led Qatar through a period of major transformation, was remembered for his role in shaping the country’s modern political, economic, and international profile. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #sheikh #gulfnews #middleeast #worldnews #royalfamily #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

Important agreements reached through the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan - Iranian FM

CNN

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran and US talks begin with mixed messaging

US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Doha to meet Qatari mediators but they will not be a meeting directly with Iranian officials, according to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. The talks come after recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz between US and Iran. CNN’s Bijan Hosseini reports.

Vatican News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar rules out direct US–Iran talks amid widening regional strain

Qatar has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials. Read all

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 30, 2026

US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz

U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for meetings with mediators working to negotiate an end to the war with Iran.

Reuters

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· Jul 1, 2026

Iran won't meet with US envoys, talks only through go-betweens

Iran said it would not hold direct talks with US envoys in Qatar, saying any discussions would take place through mediators and raising fresh doubts about prospects for a lasting peace agreement. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #iranuswar #usa #ceasefire Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eTZH5u 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran says messages continue through mediators after refusing to rejoin talks

Iran says messages continue through mediators after refusing to rejoin talks Mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan are ongoing but have not yet yielded a final result, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported, citing an informed source. The source said the Iranian delegation refused to return to the quadrilateral talks following threats by US President Donald Trump, but messages continued to be exchanged through Qatari and Pakistani mediators.

RTL Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

Fragile ceasefire: Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know

US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday to discuss negotiations with Iran, as both sides moved to implement a newly signed agreement aimed at easing tensions and ending the Middle East conflict.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 30, 2026

"No high-level delegation currently planned to visit Doha": Qatar says Witkoff, Kushner not here for direct negotiations with Iran

Doha [Qatar], June 30 (ANI): Qatar on Tuesday clarified that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser to US President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, are currently in Doha to meet mediators and Qatari officials and are not engaged in direct negotiations with Iranian representatives for diplomatic discussions involving regional issues following the recent exchange of fire between the two sides over incidents in th

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 []

The New American

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump Says U.S.-Iran to Meet in Doha. Iran Says It Will Not Meet With U.S. Negotiators

The United States says its delegation will meet with Iranian negotiators in Doha to discuss the cease fire. Iran says not so. ... The post Trump Says U.S.-Iran to Meet in Doha. Iran Says It Will Not Meet With U.S. Negotiators appeared first on The New American.

BRICS News

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· Jun 30, 2026

JUST IN: 🇶🇦🇺🇸 Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iran [...]

JUST IN: Qatar says US envoys Kushner and Witkoff are in Doha but will not meet with Iranian officials.@BRICSNews

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Qatari, Pakistani mediators conclude talks with U.S., Iranian negotiators in Doha

Islamabad, July 2 (SANA) Qatari and Pakistani mediators held separate meetings with U.S. and Iranian negotiators in Doha on Thursday, with the parties reporting progress on issues related to the Islamabad memorandum of understanding, according to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry. The Ministry said in a statement on X that discussions built on understandings reached at []

The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Trump dismisses fears of renewed combat as Qatar cites ‘positive progress’ in deadlocked talks

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

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/

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.

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 ...

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...

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 2, 2026

Qatar and Pakistan wrap separate talks with US and Iranian negotiators

Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation | AJ Shorts

Regional mediators are stepping up efforts to prevent further escalation between Iran and the US. Qatar held talks in Tehran, while Oman is proposing a plan to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar explains. 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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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran Says Holding Talks With US to Prevent Further Escalation

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Tehran is continuing diplomatic contacts with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman in an effort to prevent further escalation in its conflict with the United States.

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

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar says US envoys in Doha, no direct talks with Iran planned

Qatar confirmed on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials.

The Hill

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· Jun 30, 2026

Witkoff, Kushner in Qatar but won't meet with Iran directly Tuesday

Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Qatari mediators in Doha on Tuesday, a senior White House official confirmed to The Hill amid the ongoing discussions with Iran. The meeting will include Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and will continue regional dialogue on...

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launches major missile attacks across the Gulf

Euronews journalists in Qatar report two waves of Iranian attacks and large explosions above Doha, air defence also responding to Iranian attacks in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and others, hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran in response to a ship being hit by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump administration officials head to Qatar for Iran talks

Trump administration officials are in Qatar for peace talks with Iran after the U.S. and Tehran agreed to “stand down for now” in the Strait of Hormuz. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were headed to Doha Monday morning after Iran requested a meeting this week, White House press secretary Karoline []...Click to read more

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.”

Intel Slava

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· Jun 21, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇷🇨🇭🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qa [...]

— WATCH: Scenes from the launch of US-Iran talks in Switzerland under Qatari and Pakistani mediation.@IntelSlava

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

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Qatar, US push diplomatic efforts on Iran, Lebanon during Doha talks

Doha reiterates commitment to mediation as US envoys Witkoff, Kushner praise Qatar's role in facilitating negotiations

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