What Trump is saying about Iran as direct peace talks stall

WorldPolitics
1 Jul 2026 • 11:55 PM MYT
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What Trump is saying about Iran as direct peace talks stall

  • Donald Trump stated that the US is getting along well with Iran and that denuclearisation efforts are progressing, despite no direct peace talks occurring for nearly a week.
  • The US President claimed 'very good meetings' were held in Qatar, where his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with mediators.
  • Iran, however, has maintained that no direct talks are scheduled, with its top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stating that further memorandum clauses would not be initiated until initial ones were finalised.
  • Ghalibaf also highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a 'divine gift' and a significant instrument of power for Iran.
  • Qatar confirmed that no high-level meeting between the US and Iran is planned, suggesting a stall in the peace process.

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