Iran refutes Trump's claim of planned US talks in Doha

Iran has firmly denied claims made by former US President Donald Trump regarding planned talks between the two nations in Doha. Esmaeil Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, stated unequivocally that "There will be no negotiation meeting with the American side at any level in the coming days."

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There will be no negotiation meeting with the American side at any level in the coming days.

Trump had asserted on social media that Iran had requested a meeting in Qatar to discuss disputes, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This claim emerged following a period of heightened military escalation and subsequent agreement to halt counter-strikes. The US had conducted strikes on Iranian targets, which Iran countered with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

Baghaei clarified that an Iranian expert delegation would indeed travel to Doha, but solely to monitor the implementation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). A key focus of this visit is Article 11 of the MoU, which pertains to the release of Iran's frozen assets. He emphasized that any visit by US representatives to Qatar would be unrelated to this Iranian delegation's trip and stressed that the countries have "not yet entered the stage of negotiating a final agreement."

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IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!

The 14-point MoU, which came into effect on June 18, includes provisions for a ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal arrangements in Lebanon, security coordination in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil exports, and access to frozen funds. Iran had previously canceled technical talks, citing recent US attacks and alleged non-compliance with the MoU's conditions. Access to frozen funds remains a critical condition for Iran before comprehensive negotiations can commence.

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We have not yet entered the stage of negotiating a final agreement.