30.06.2026 13:40
Following US President Donald Trump's statement yesterday that "Iran requested a meeting. The meeting will take place in Doha," a notable denial came from Qatar today. A spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that no high-level meeting between the US and Iran is planned. The spokesperson stated that the US delegation met with Qatari mediators in Doha, but no direct contact with Iranian officials is anticipated.
Following US President Donald Trump's statement, 'Iran requested a meeting. The meeting will take place in Doha tomorrow,' a notable statement came from Qatar. The spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry announced that no high-level meeting is planned between the US and Iran.
TRUMP HAD POINTED TO DOHA
US President Donald Trump had stated in a social media post yesterday that Iran had requested a meeting, using the words, 'Iran requested a meeting. The meeting will take place in Doha tomorrow.' Trump did not provide details about the content of the meeting or its participants.
QATAR DENIES
Following Trump's statement, the Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a differing statement today. The spokesperson stated that no high-level meeting is planned between the US and Iran, and did not confirm such claims.
US DELEGATION IN DOHA
The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that US special representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha to meet with Qatari mediators regarding US-Iran negotiations.
However, it was stated that the US delegation is not planning to hold a direct meeting with Iranian officials at this stage.
$6 BILLION FUND NOT YET TRANSFERRED
The spokesperson also stated that the $6 billion frozen fund belonging to Iran has not yet been transferred to Iran.
It was noted that the source continues to be held under the agreement reached in 2023 and can only be used for humanitarian purposes.
COORDINATION ON THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
It was also included in the statement that Qatar is working in coordination with Oman regarding developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the safe passage of ships.