Iran Denies Reports of Planned Technical Talks With US in Doha

Iran has dismissed reports suggesting upcoming technical-level discussions with the United States in Qatar, with a senior Iranian official saying no such meetings have been scheduled for this week. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said ongoing consultations with Qatar are part of diplomatic efforts, including discussions on monitoring commitments made by the opposing side, but denied reports that working-group-level negotiations would take place in Doha in the coming days. He explained that the first round of discussions involving designated technical teams would proceed only once the necessary conditions were met and both sides had reached an agreement on the timing and venue. He added that indirect consultations on the matter were still underway through intermediary countries. Tasnim News Agency cited Gharibabadi as rejecting reports circulated by several international media organisations regarding planned technical negotiations in Qatar, describing those claims as inaccurate. Earlier, multiple media outlets had reported that fresh talks between the US and Iran were expected to take place in Doha on Tuesday. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said discussions between American and Iranian officials were expected to happen in the Qatari capital and claimed the request for the meeting had come from Tehran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that Iran had sought a meeting and that talks were scheduled to take place in Doha the following day. Iran claims full control over Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions