Doha
Coverage of Doha in the Nexus archive.
- Iran resumes attacks in Strait of Hormuz after lull, U.S. officials say
Iran's military fired missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a recent agreement to halt attacks. The U.S. is considering retaliation after the attacks, which occurred following the expiration of a one-week truce and a memorandum of understanding. Indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Doha failed to resolve the issue.
- Minefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo
Negotiations between Iran and the United States in Doha ended without agreement on releasing frozen funds, while Iran has not begun demining the Strait of Hormuz and continues to threaten ships attempting to leave the Gulf without its permission. The unresolved conflict violates key obligations under a June 17 memorandum of understanding.
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia call to discuss US-Iran mediation in Doha
Pakistan's foreign minister and Saudi Arabia's foreign minister discussed ongoing US-Iran mediation efforts in Doha. Both leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the negotiations and hoped for continued discussions.
- Where do US, Iran talks stand after Doha negotiations: What we know
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to address tensions following recent exchanges of fire. A June 2024 memorandum of understanding established a 60-day ceasefire and reopened the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
- US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next?
US and Iran held talks in Doha, with Qatar stating the next meeting will occur after funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader. The discussions are ongoing but delayed due to the funeral events.
- Qatari official says 'positive progress' made on US-Iran MoU
A Qatari official reported 'positive progress' on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding following meetings in Doha between Qatari and Pakistani mediators and US-Iranian delegations. The parties agreed to continue discussions, with the next meeting scheduled after the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader.
- US-Iran Doha talks end without breakthrough, focus on Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States concluded two-day indirect talks in Doha without significant progress towards a lasting peace, focusing on implementing parts of their June agreement. US President Donald Trump noted progress on potential limits to Iran's nuclear program.
- Iran says talks in Qatar have concluded
Iran announced that talks with Qatari and Pakistani officials in Doha on implementing a US-Iran memorandum of understanding have concluded. Participants agreed to establish a communication channel for reporting violations and to use part of $6 billion in frozen funds to purchase goods based on Iran's needs.
- Vance: Iran talks going ‘extremely well’, Trump has ‘options’ to respond to threats
US Vice President JD Vance stated that negotiations with Iran are progressing 'extremely well,' but warned that President Trump has 'options' to respond if Iran threatens its neighbors or rebuilds its nuclear program. The US delegation is conducting indirect talks with Iran in Doha, with reports indicating Iranian officials have not met US counterparts, while the US aims to maintain momentum for regime change in Iran.
- Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well
President Donald Trump stated that the United States and Iran are getting along well, citing recent meetings in Qatar as positive. The two nations are discussing the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and securing a lasting ceasefire.
- US, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials in Doha, Qatar, aim to end the Middle East war, facilitated by Qatari and Pakistani mediators. A diplomat confirmed the negotiations, which are based on a memorandum of understanding.
- US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping
The U.S. and Iran held technical talks in Doha to agree on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire. The discussions, confirmed by a source with direct knowledge and an Iranian official, aim to address regional security and restart shipping.
- Iran-US indirect talks continue in Doha
Indirect talks between Iran and the United States continue in Doha, focusing on the release of Iranian funds and the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar and Pakistan are acting as intermediaries in the negotiations.
- US-Iran negotiations: What’s the latest?
Iranian officials are expected in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators, a day after US negotiators arrived there. The negotiations are part of ongoing US-Iran discussions.
- Trump briefed on military options against Iran, but sticks to diplomatic negotiations for now: report
US President Donald Trump has reviewed military options against Iran with senior officials but opted to continue diplomatic negotiations. Discussions included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, with Trump favoring diplomacy over resuming military strikes to avoid disrupting nuclear talks. Indirect negotiations in Doha continue, though Iran has refused direct meetings with the US.
- Middle East updates: Iran, US to attend talks in Qatar
Representatives from Iran and the United States will hold indirect meetings in Doha, Qatar to discuss the next steps of a deal aimed at ending the war between the two countries.
- Iran says it is pursuing diplomacy but remains ready for war
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that Tehran is prioritizing diplomacy with the US but remains prepared for war if dialogue fails. The comments were made as Iranian and US delegations prepared for discussions in Doha, focusing on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the two nations.
- Qatari prime minister meets US envoys for talks on Iran negotiations
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Doha to discuss Iran-US negotiations. Qatar's Foreign Ministry confirmed ongoing mediation efforts and technical talks between Iran and the US, with no high-level meetings currently underway. The ceasefire in Lebanon was also addressed during the discussions.
- US envoys met with mediators in Qatar, talks with Iran up in the air
US envoys met Qatari mediators in Doha for discussions on negotiations with Iran, though Tehran and Doha dismissed claims of direct US–Iran talks by President Donald Trump. Both sides aim to implement a memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.
- Talks in Qatar after US-Iran deal: What we know
US envoys met with Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss US-Iran negotiations, following a memorandum of understanding to halt the Middle East war. Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, while Qatar clarified no high-level meetings between the two nations are scheduled. Key issues include Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian funds.
- US envoys in Qatar to meet mediators, but no direct talks with Iran set for coming days
US envoys in Qatar meet with mediators to discuss negotiations with Iran and other issues, but no direct talks with Iran are scheduled. Separate technical discussions on an MOU are ongoing.
- Early Edition: June 30, 2026
A 4.6 magnitude aftershock in Venezuela's La Guaira followed ongoing earthquake recovery efforts, with the death toll rising to 1,719 and over 5,000 injured. U.S. and Iranian officials plan talks in Qatar, while Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado seeks to aid recovery.
- US and Iran disagree over whether to meet in Doha
The US and Iran disagree on whether to hold talks in Doha, with Washington confirming the meeting but Tehran stating its representatives will only engage with Qatari mediators. Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, a move highlighted by a former diplomat and scholar as evidence of the US's failure to achieve its objectives in the war, with the ceasefire allowing Iran to resume oil sales and access $300 billion in reconstruction funds.
- No direct US-Iran talks in Doha, Qatari official says
A Qatari official confirmed there are no direct US-Iran talks planned in Doha, despite the US sending a delegation. The American team, including Steve Witfoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with mediators and Qatari officials to discuss regional issues, including Iran negotiations, but not direct meetings with Iran.
- U.S. crude oil hovers above $70 as Trump, Iran issue mixed messages on talks in Qatar
U.S. crude oil prices hover above $70 as traders monitor mixed messages from Trump and Iran regarding talks in Doha.
- Iran fights to keep grip on Hormuz as US, Gulf allies carve new shipping route
Iran is attacking commercial shipping through a new southern corridor near Oman, which the U.S. and Gulf allies are promoting to reduce Iranian influence over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military targets, but both sides agreed to a ceasefire and negotiations in Doha, though Iran denies confirming talks. Iran's strategy aims to make the corridor commercially unworkable by raising insurance costs and testing U.S. resolve.
- Iran fights to keep grip on Hormuz as US, Gulf allies carve new shipping route
Iran is attacking commercial vessels using a new southern shipping corridor near Oman, which the U.S. and Gulf allies are promoting to reduce Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military targets, leading to a ceasefire agreement and ongoing negotiations in Doha, though Iran denies participating in talks with U.S. officials.
- Iran rejects Macron’s plan to clear Strait of Hormuz
Iran rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s proposal to demine the Strait of Hormuz, citing a provisional peace agreement with the U.S. under Donald Trump. Iran warned France against intervention and cast doubt on upcoming U.S.-Iran talks in Doha, highlighting the fragile state of the ceasefire.
- Middle East: Trump announces new Doha talks, Iran demurs
The US and Iran have agreed to refrain from hostilities following a recent flareup, with US President Trump announcing new talks in Doha. Iran has not confirmed the details.
- Morning update
Conflicting messages emerged between the US and Iran regarding potential diplomacy, with President Trump suggesting a possible meeting in Doha while Iran denied negotiations and emphasized unmet conditions for a final agreement. Tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon framework agreement, with Iran rejecting French proposals and insisting on changes to shipping arrangements.
- Trump: US envoys enroute to Doha for ‘perhaps important’ Iran meeting
President Donald Trump announced that US envoys are en route to Doha, Qatar, for a meeting with Iran, which he described as 'perhaps important.'
- Trump: Doha meeting may prove important for Iran talks
US President Donald Trump announced a new round of Iran talks in Doha, Qatar, aimed at securing Iran's denuclearization. He described the meeting's importance as uncertain but expressed confidence in US efforts, stating Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons and that the conflict is 'almost won militarily.'
- More mixed messages on U.S.-Iran peace talks
President Trump claims the U.S. and Iran will resume peace talks in Doha on Tuesday, while Iran's senior negotiator denies a meeting is scheduled. The conflicting statements highlight uncertainty about the negotiations' status.
- Iran war live: Tehran denies Trump’s claim of meeting in Doha
Trump claims a meeting with Iran will occur in Doha today, but Tehran states there are no plans for talks in the near future. The discrepancy highlights conflicting statements between the two parties regarding potential discussions.
- Trump says Iran requested Doha meeting as Tehran denies direct US talks
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran requested a meeting in Doha, while Iran denied direct negotiations with Washington. The talks are set to occur in Qatar, with US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner attending the high-level meetings.
- Trump says U.S. and Iran will hold talks Tuesday, Iranians say otherwise
President Trump announced that U.S. and Iranian officials will meet in Doha for peace talks on Tuesday, but the Iranians have denied this claim. CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang and analyst Aaron David Miller are covering the development.
- Trump says Iran requested ceasefire talks in Qatar; Tehran denies it
President Donald Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Doha, Qatar, for a ceasefire discussion, but Iranian officials deny the meeting is scheduled. The conflicting statements follow recent U.S.-Iran military strikes and a signed ceasefire agreement that included $300 billion in reconstruction funds for Iran.
- Kushner, Witkoff to lead peace talks in Doha after weekend strikes
U.S. and Iranian officials will meet in Doha for peace talks led by Kushner and Witkoff after recent military strikes. Both sides have accused each other of violating a temporary ceasefire, with the U.S. responding to attacks on cargo ships and Iran launching missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait. A U.S. official confirmed temporary cessation of hostilities for ongoing negotiations.
- Trump says next US-Iran meeting to be held in Doha Tuesday amid conflicting reports
Trump announced that the next US-Iran meeting will be held in Doha on Tuesday, with conflicting reports. The White House stated that Witkoff and Kushner will attend high-level talks alongside technical discussions, while Iranian officials met with Oman to address the Hormuz arrangement as traffic slows again.
- U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha
The United States announced a high-level meeting on Iran in Doha with Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Technical talks will also occur on the sidelines, following Trump's social media post stating Iran requested the meeting.