Qatar: No Meetings Planned Between U.S. , Iranian Delegations in Doha

Doha – Qatar has dismissed speculation about a possible meeting between U.S. and Iranian delegations traveling to Doha this week.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said Monday that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha to meet mediators and discuss negotiations, but no high-level meeting with Iran is scheduled.

Al-Ansari also clarified that Iran’s frozen funds in Qatar, amounting to $6 billion, “have not yet been transferred to Tehran” and remain subject to a 2023 agreement, earmarked for humanitarian purchases.

He added that a direct communication channel was used in recent days to de-escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and contain clashes, noting coordination with Oman on ensuring safe passage for vessels.

Washington and Tehran had agreed to halt renewed attacks despite signing a memorandum of understanding in mid-June aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. The deal, brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, set a 60-day timeline for reaching a final agreement.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that “Iran requested a meeting. 

It will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) in Doha.” Shortly after, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Witkoff and Kushner would attend high-level meetings in Doha this week.

A diplomat familiar with the talks told AFP that technical teams are expected to meet in the coming days, stressing that communication channels to contain tensions “remain active.”

In Tehran, officials denied any meeting with the Americans, though they confirmed that technical teams would be sent to Doha this week. 

Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baqaei reiterated that the visit is solely to “follow up on commitments under the memorandum of understanding,” emphasizing that “in the coming days, no negotiation meetings with the United States will be held at any level.”