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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maira Butt

Trump envoys sent to Qatar for peace talks – but Iran says they’re not happening

  • US envoys, including secretary of state Marco Rubio , are travelling to Doha for high-level peace talks amidst a renewed spate of strikes in the Gulf.
  • Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Iran had requested a meeting in Doha, which was scheduled to take place imminently.
  • However, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson denied any scheduled talks with the US, stating an Iranian technical delegation's visit to Qatar was unrelated.
  • The proposed talks follow recent exchanges of attacks in the Gulf, with both Iran and the US accusing each other of violating an interim deal.
  • Iran recently announced a joint missile and drone operation targeting US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning of a 'crushing response' to further violations.

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