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US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
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Key Points:
- US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha to discuss US-Iran negotiations with mediators but will not meet directly with Iranian officials, according to Qatar's foreign ministry.
- The US and Iran agreed to halt military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz after recent hostilities, following a memorandum of understanding brokered by Pakistan and Qatar.
- The MoU commits both sides to stop attacks on all fronts, including Lebanon, and allows at least 60 days to finalize agreements on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions, and a permanent truce.
- Technical talks between lower-ranking officials are ongoing, with potential elevation to senior-level discussions; a communication line has been established to ensure safe commercial vessel passage through the strait.
- Iranian officials are expected to meet with mediators in Doha to discuss implementing MoU provisions, including the release of Iranian assets frozen under US sanctions.
