Status of US-Iran talks in Qatar remains uncertain

As of June 30, 2026, uncertainty persists regarding potential US-Iran negotiations in Doha, Qatar. While US President Donald Trump had previously indicated a planned meeting, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that no talks with the US are currently scheduled. Baghaei emphasized that Iran would respond decisively to any violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the Middle East conflict, specifically citing Article 1. Qatar's Foreign Ministry confirmed that US advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha to discuss Iran and Lebanon with local officials, but noted that no high-level or direct meetings between the US and Iran are expected. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi further dismissed reports of upcoming technical working group meetings as inaccurate. Earlier reports from June 29 suggested that Iran had declined to participate in previous technical sessions due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and issues regarding access to released financial assets. Both sides continue to express differing views on the necessity of meeting conditions before formal negotiations can resume.