Arabic version: إيران تنفي اجتماعاً مع الولايات المتحدة، وترسل وفداً لمناقشة الأصول المجمدة

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has refuted any planned meeting with the United States in Doha, despite claims from President Donald Trump that talks would occur. Tehran stated it will instead send an expert delegation to the Qatari capital to discuss the release of frozen Iranian assets, as outlined in a recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU).

According to Al Jazeera, the MoU aims to halt hostilities, particularly regarding control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy passage. Both nations have accused each other of violating the terms of the MoU, which seeks to manage conflicts across multiple fronts, including Lebanon.

Trump announced the supposed meeting via social media, emphasizing its potential importance, while also expressing confidence in the U.S. military’s efforts to denuclearize Iran. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. envoys, including Jared Kushner, are traveling to Doha for high-level discussions, although these will not involve direct talks with Iranian officials.

Iran’s Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, clarified that their delegation’s primary focus is ensuring the implementation of the MoU, particularly regarding the unfreezing of Iranian funds. The ongoing discussions around the $6 billion in assets were highlighted as a critical point of negotiation, with Tehran seeking assurances that access to these funds will not be restricted.

Qatar’s Foreign Ministry indicated that U.S. officials would not engage directly with Iranian representatives but will meet with mediators to assess the progress of negotiations. The situation remains tense, with recent military exchanges threatening the fragile agreement. Analysts suggest that these talks may serve more as damage control than a significant breakthrough in U.S.-Iran relations.