Donald Trump Says US-Iran Talks To Be Held in Doha on June 30 After Weekend Escalation
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran will hold talks in Doha on Tuesday after what he described as a request from Tehran. The announcement follows a weekend of escalating reciprocal strikes that raised concerns over regional stability. While Iran has not confirmed the meeting, technical discussions are expected to continue in Qatar as diplomatic channels remain open.
The United States and Iran are expected to hold a new round of talks in Doha on Tuesday, according to US President Donald Trump, following a weekend of reciprocal strikes that threatened to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump announced the planned meeting, saying, “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!”
There was no immediate reaction from Tehran following Trump's announcement. Earlier on Monday, a senior Iranian official denied that any technical discussions were scheduled. However, a source with knowledge of the talks told NBC News that technical teams working on implementing the initial agreement between the two sides are expected to meet in Doha in the coming days. Donald Trump Says US Hit Iranian Targets After ‘Ceasefire Violation’, Warns ‘Iran Will No Longer Exist’.
US and Iran Set for Doha Meeting on June 30
Trump Announces Doha Meeting
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a meeting on Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday, June 30, without providing further details about the discussions.
In a post on social media, Trump said Iran had requested the meeting. "Iran has requested a meeting. It will take place tomorrow in Doha," Trump wrote in all capital letters. Trump's announcement came as diplomatic channels between Washington and Tehran remain active despite heightened tensions over the weekend. ‘New Aggression Will Be Met With a Crushing Response’: Iran Threatens US Forces After Strait of Hormuz Attacks.
According to a source familiar with the discussions, communications channels established to de-escalate potential incidents remain in place.
The source added that technical teams working on the implementation of the initial agreement between the two sides are scheduled to meet in Doha in the coming days, with technical discussions expected to continue.
Weekend Escalation Raised Concerns
The latest diplomatic developments follow a series of escalating reciprocal strikes over the weekend that threatened to unravel efforts to secure a permanent end to the war.
While the planned meeting could signal continued engagement between the two sides, Iranian officials have yet to publicly confirm Trump's announcement, leaving uncertainty over the exact scope and format of Tuesday's discussions.
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