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Technical indirect US-Iran talks begin in Doha via Qatari and Pakistani mediation

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Technical indirect US-Iran talks begin in Doha via Qatari and Pakistani mediation

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TL;DR

According to a Reuters report cited by journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), technical and indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran have begun in Doha, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. Witkoff and Kushner met with Qatar's PM on Tuesday but are not currently participating in the talks.

01 · THE DISPATCH

According to a Reuters report cited by journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), technical and indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran have begun in Doha on Wednesday morning, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The talks follow a meeting Tuesday between U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, though the envoys are not currently participating in the negotiations themselves. This marks a new phase in the diplomatic track, following recent mediated rounds in Switzerland and earlier US-Qatari meetings in Doha this week. According to the same report, the current technical talks are being held at a lower level than previous high-profile sessions.

02 · How it developed

3 developments

  1. Latest

    Technical negotiations have officially commenced today in Qatar following previous agreements.

  2. Journalist Danny Hirsch reports talks follow earlier technical-level rounds on Wednesday.

  3. Technical indirect US-Iran talks begin in Doha via Qatari and Pakistani mediation

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