‘Positive progress’ as US, Iran wrap up indirect technical talks in Doha

Qatar reports 'positive progress' after US-Iran indirect talks in Doha. (Photo/AP)

Qatar has announced that indirect meetings between US and Iranian delegations in Doha have concluded with "positive progress" on issues related to a recent memorandum of understanding.

"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," Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari wrote on X.

"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", he added.

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…
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Technical discussions

US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held positive discussions in Qatar and progress is being made on technical talks with Iran, according to a senior administration official, as the countries seek to turn an interim peace deal into a permanent end to the war.

The two officials were in Doha on Tuesday as part of ongoing indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.

An agreement signed last month opened the door to a 60-day negotiating period, but those efforts faced a rocky start after a series of clashes over the Strait of Hormuz and debates over the future management of the critical waterway.

Talks between US and Iranian officials via mediators are continuing on Wednesday, AFP reported, citing an unidentified diplomat.

Source: TRT