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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral over security fears: Report

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follows a stark warning from Iran's Foreign Minister to the US, citing Israeli remarks about Mojtaba Khamenei being "marked for death." Diplomatic talks in Doha reported positive progress on a…

The Times of India · Jul 2

U.S., Iran Pause Peace Talks Until Mid-July as Hormuz, Lebanon Disputes Stall Progress

The United States and Iran have suspended indirect peace negotiations until mid-July after a new round of talks in Doha ended without a breakthrough on some of the most contentious issues left unresolved by the recent conflict, including the future of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's role in Lebanon.

Latin Times · Jul 2

Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress

Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.

Euronews · Jul 2

Oil falls after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha

Oil prices dipped as Qatar reported positive progress in indirect Iran-U.S. talks concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent exchanges, tanker traffic is recovering, with U.S. officials noting a return to pre-war levels. This, coupled with anticipated OPEC+ output hikes and a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories, is…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

US-Iran Qatar talks show progress, Trump says, as both sides set up hotline

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, signalling diplomacy remained on track despite recent hostilities. Iran later said the talks had ended with agreement to establish a communication channel by Thursday to report and document violations of their initial memorandum of…

France 24 · Jul 1

Iran after Khamenei: What direction following supreme leader's funeral?

Some days they talk. Some days they fight. Iran and the United States have settled into a pattern since the truce signed last month. This Wednesday in Doha, both sides are present in indirect negotiations. Whatever comes of that, the attention is now shifting to Tehran, where the Islamic Republic…

France 24 · Jul 1

Trump upbeat as US, Iran hold indirect talks in Qatar

US President Donald Trump hailed the progress on Wednesday of indirect talks between the United States and Iran in Qatar, as the sides aimed to push forward negotiations and quell tensions following exchanges of fire. The exchanges of fire appear to have calmed in the days leading up to the…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping

Technical discussions between the U.S. and Iran are underway in Doha, aiming to secure the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes and a lasting ceasefire. Mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, the talks follow a recent interim accord, though disagreements persist. Iran seeks recognition of its control over the strait and the…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Container ship ‘runs aground in Strait of Hormuz’

Comes as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were in Doha, Qatar, for talks with mediators

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Iran announces end of indirect talks with US in Doha

Iran's deputy foreign minister on Wednesday announced that indirect talks with the US in Doha had concluded. US President Donald Trump said earlier that his negotiators were making progress towards the denuclearisation of Iran following a series of “good meetings”. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Jul 1