Qatar confirms progress in Doha talks between US and Iran

Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have held separate meetings in Doha with delegations from the United States and Iran, engaging in indirect technical discussions concerning the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations. These talks are taking place in the wake of a recent exchange of fire between the U.S. and Iran.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, announced on X that positive progress was made on issues pertaining to the "Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding," building upon discussions held at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland. He further indicated that both parties have agreed to continue their conversations, with the next meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible following the funeral of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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The delegations did not meet directly; instead, mediators facilitated the transmission of messages between the U.S. and Iran. The MoU, negotiated with Pakistan's mediation, became effective on June 18 after being electronically signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump. This agreement was established following an exchange of gunfire between the two countries over the preceding weekend.

The June 17 agreement outlines a 60-day ceasefire, intended to pave the way for negotiations toward a permanent accord. The current indirect talks in Doha aim to solidify the implementation of this understanding amidst ongoing regional tensions.

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