U.S. and Iranian negotiators held indirect talks in Doha with Qatari and Pakistani mediators and agreed to meet again after funeral processions for Iran’s former supreme leader. Disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, frozen Iranian funds, Lebanon and nuclear access remain unresolved.
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Qatar said US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha to meet mediators, not Iranian officials, despite Trump’s claim that Iran requested talks. Tehran says its delegation is focused on implementing the ceasefire memorandum and securing frozen funds.
U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha to meet Qatari mediators, but Qatar and Iran say no direct U.S.-Iran talks are scheduled. Disputes over $6 billion in frozen assets, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon remain unresolved.
The United States struck Iranian military targets for a second day as Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. military infrastructure in Bahrain and Kuwait. Trump warned that further attacks could force the United States to “complete the job.”
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement in Washington aimed at restoring Lebanese state authority and disarming non-state armed groups. Hezbollah was not part of the deal, and Israeli leaders say troops will remain in southern Lebanon until the group disarms.
The United States announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon after four days of talks in Washington. Details remain scarce, and major disputes persist over Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Ships continued to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the Ever Lovely was struck near Oman, while Iran warned vessels not to use routes it has not approved. The dispute has become a key test of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on safe passage through the waterway.
Lebanese authorities said Israeli troops killed two men near a road-clearing vehicle in southern Lebanon, the first reported fatal incident since a fragile ceasefire largely took hold. Israel said its forces fired at Hezbollah members who posed a threat inside a declared security zone.