US, Iran conclude indirect talks in Doha, discuss Strait of Hormuz

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States concluded in Doha, Qatar, after two days of discussions that centered on key aspects of a temporary deal. While no definitive breakthrough was announced, both sides, along with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan, engaged in separate meetings to address issues including maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.

Sources close to the negotiations indicated that the talks primarily focused on issues previously outlined in an interim agreement reached two weeks prior. Qatar's Foreign Ministry characterized the Doha discussions as making "positive progress" toward implementing the agreement that halted recent hostilities. This progress builds upon outcomes from a prior meeting held in Switzerland.

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the Doha discussions made “positive progress” on implementing the agreement that halted recent hostilities

US President Donald Trump expressed a positive view of the talks, suggesting progress in limiting Iran's nuclear program, though the nuclear issue itself was not discussed in depth during this round. US Vice President JD Vance affirmed that nuclear concerns would be a subject for future negotiations. The initial agreement aims to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route that experienced disruptions during recent hostilities.

The next round of discussions is anticipated to take place after the funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is scheduled to be buried on July 9. Despite the lack of a confirmed breakthrough, the engagement signifies continued diplomatic efforts between the two nations on sensitive security and financial matters.

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the talks showed progress on limiting Iran’s nuclear programme, calling the process “very good,”