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'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations
Published 30 June 2026 ยท world
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
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.
Published: June 30, 2026 โข 9:46 PM IST ยท Updated: June 30, 2026 โข 10:34 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
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.