Qatar says US-Iran Doha talks make "positive progress" on 14-point MoU

Mediators Qatar and Pakistan reported "positive progress" in separate talks with US and Iranian negotiators in Doha, according to Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions centered on issues related to a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and built upon outcomes from the Lake Lucerne Summit.

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Qatar & Pakistan mediators concluded separate meetings with the US & Iranian negotiators in Doha today, with positive progress made on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, building on the outcomes of the Lake Lucerne Summit. The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be scheduled at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader.

Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on X that the parties agreed to continue discussions following funeral ceremonies for Iran's former Supreme Leader. The meetings also addressed the use of frozen Iranian funds, with agreements made for the purchase of necessary goods based on announced needs.

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We raised the issue of the US's failure to fulfil commitments in Lebanon at the Doha meeting.

During discussions with Qatari officials, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi raised concerns about Washington's fulfillment of previous commitments. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the diplomatic process regarding Iran's "denuclearisation," citing positive progress following recent military actions against Iran.

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In the meetings with Qatari officials, the issues related to the expenditure of part of the initial USD 6 billion were reviewed, and it was agreed that, based on the announced needs, the purchase of required goods will be carried out and placed at Iran's disposal.