US-Iran Talks in Doha Conclude Without Lasting Peace Agreement
Iran and the United States concluded indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, without making progress toward a lasting peace. The discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and implementing parts of a June agreement. The next meeting is scheduled after the funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources report that the talks concluded on July 1, 2026, while others note the conclusion on July 2, 2026.
Talks concluded on July 1, 2026.
Talks concluded on July 2, 2026.
The focus of the talks is reported as the Strait of Hormuz by some sources, while others mention the implementation of a June agreement.
Talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Talks focused on implementing parts of their June agreement.
Timelines
Sources
Qatar says the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday that Tehran would use some of its frozen assets in Qatar to purchase goods needed by the country following talks in Doha.
Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed.
Iran and the US have concluded a round of indirect talks with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace.
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talk with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they said had been resolved when an interim agreement was announced two weeks ago.
Iran and the United States concluded two days of indirect talks in Doha on Wednesday without clear progress toward a lasting peace, as discussions focused on implementing parts of their June agreement. US President Donald Trump said the sides were making progress on possible limits to Iran's nuclear programme.