US and Iran hold indirect technical talks in Doha

The United States and Iran concluded a round of indirect technical negotiations in Doha, Qatar, facilitated by mediators from Qatar and Pakistan. The discussions focused on implementing a memorandum of understanding related to the conflict in the Middle East, specifically addressing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the release of approximately 6 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets. According to Iranian officials, the parties agreed to establish a communication channel to monitor and evaluate potential violations of the agreement, effective immediately. While Iran reported progress, there has been no official confirmation from the US side regarding specific implementation details. US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials have provided differing perspectives on the depth of the progress made. Future talks are expected to resume after the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, currently scheduled for July 9, 2026. High-level US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff held separate meetings with Qatari officials, but did not participate in the technical discussions.