Iranian Embassy in Doha says preparations for talks have not begun

Published June 29, 2026 Updated June 29, 2026 11:01pm

Preparations for talks between Iran and the US have not yet started in Doha, Iranian news agency ISNA is reporting citing the Iranian Embassy in Qatar, according to Al Jazeera.

Earlier, Trump said a meeting with Iran would be held in Qatar on Tuesday.

“We have not received any official information on this matter so far,” the embassy has said in a statement to RIA Novosti news agency.

“Although consultations with Qatar, including regarding the follow-up of the implementation of the other party’s commitments, are ongoing as usual, the news from some media outlets that technical talks by working groups are being held in Doha cannot be confirmed,” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says.

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