Iran says delegation to visit Qatar this week but no US negotiations scheduled
Tehran has confirmed that a delegation will travel to Doha this week to discuss the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Iran stressed that no negotiations with the US were scheduled, amid conflicting signals from Washington over the nature of any talks.
Iran has confirmed that a delegation will travel to Doha, the capital of Qatar, this week. According to Tehran, the purpose of the visit is to discuss the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Iran stressed that no negotiations with the US were scheduled. The statement came at a time of conflicting signals from Washington over the nature and timing of any talks. Uncertainty remains over the scope of contacts between the two sides.
Qatar frequently takes on a mediating role in diplomatic contacts in the region. Analysts said it would become clearer in the coming days whether the contacts in Doha could turn into direct negotiations. Diplomatic steps taken after the recent regional tensions are being watched closely by governments and markets alike.
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