Trump Announces U.S.-Iran Talks in Qatar Amid Escalation
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. and Iranian officials would meet in Qatar on Tuesday, following a weekend of military skirmishes in the Gulf. Qatar's Foreign Ministry denied scheduling high-level talks, while U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were set to travel to Doha for meetings. Iran has not confirmed participation in the talks.
Where Sources Diverge
Qatar denies scheduling high-level talks, while Trump claims they are planned.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry said no high-level meeting between US and Iranian officials is scheduled in Doha.
President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar.
Iran's participation is unconfirmed by multiple sources.
Iran did not confirm whether it will participate.
Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.
Iran has yet to confirm this.
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Qatar's Foreign Ministry said no high-level meeting between US and Iranian officials is scheduled in Doha in the coming days, despite the upcoming visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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US president says talks will take place on Tuesday, but Tehran has not confirmed the negotiations in Doha.
President Trump said talks with Iran would resume Tuesday in Qatar, despite the two sides trading attacks in the Gulf over the weekend. Iran did not confirm whether it will participate.