US and Iranian officials are set to hold a round of indirect negotiations in Doha, according to journalist Danny Hirsch (Insider Paper). The talks follow a recent technical-level round earlier Wednesday, as well as weeks of Qatari-mediated diplomacy between the two nations.
A new round of indirect talks between the United States and Iran is expected to take place in Doha, according to a report by journalist Danny Hirsch of Insider Paper. The development comes after an earlier round of technical, indirect negotiations mediated by Qatar and Pakistan was reported earlier Wednesday by Reuters, as The Zioneer noted at 11:51 Jerusalem. That earlier round involved technical teams discussing implementation of a memorandum of understanding, rather than senior political figures.
This latest announcement suggests the diplomatic track remains active, despite public skepticism from President Trump and reports of military contingency planning. The previous rounds, dating back to late June, have focused on frozen Iranian assets and the status of the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by a senior Iranian official to Reuters. The venue—Doha—has become the main hub for backchannel contacts between Washington and Tehran, with Qatari envoys shuttling between both sides.
No details have yet been released on the specific composition of the delegations or the agenda for this new round. The talks are being closely watched in Israel, where officials have expressed concern about any arrangement that would grant Iran economic relief while it continues to develop its nuclear program and regional proxy capabilities.
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