Witkoff, Kushner to Hold Talks With Iran in Doha: White House
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The White House has confirmed that senior envoys of US President Donald Trump will travel to Qatar on Tuesday for discussions with Iranian officials as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continue. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are scheduled to visit Doha for high-level talks focused on ongoing discussions surrounding the recently signed memorandum of understanding. Leavitt said the visit would include senior-level meetings, while separate technical discussions are also expected to take place alongside the main diplomatic engagement. Earlier, Trump had revealed plans for the meeting in a post shared on social media, indicating fresh dialogue between the two sides. However, Iran appeared to cast doubt on the announcement, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stating that no formal meetings with US officials are currently scheduled to take place in Qatar. The differing statements from the US and Iran have created uncertainty over whether the anticipated diplomatic engagement in Doha will proceed as announced. Iran Denies Reports of Planned Technical Talks With US in Doha