- Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has agreed to hold talks in Doha after the US and Iran traded fire in the strait of Hormuz this weekend threatening the collapse of a ceasefire meant to keep open the strait of Hormuz and pave the way for peace talks.
- In a terse post on Truth Social, the US president claimed that the meetings would take place in the Qatari capital, as US media reported that the two sides had agreed to halt strikes following tit-for-tat attacks that once again cut off shipping through the crucial waterway.
- Trump wrote, “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA! President DJT,” in all capital letters.
- The announcement came after a drone attack targeted a cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz, leading US Central Command (Centcom) to launch retaliatory strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.
- The White House spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt, stated that a US delegation to Doha would include Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
- Iranian negotiators are expected to meet the US delegation in Doha.
- Axios reported that the talks would also include technical teams meant to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme, indicating that pre-planned negotiations may now focus on preventing a return to open conflict between the US and Iran.
- A US official stated that the US had “decided to stop all the kinetic activity,” meaning strikes against Iran, in advance of the talks.
Former President Donald Trump claimed that Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha after recent clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement follows a series of retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran, which threatened a ceasefire in the crucial waterway.1
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “IRAN HAS REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW IN DOHA!” This comes after a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting US Central Command to retaliate against Iranian military infrastructure.23
The White House confirmed that a US delegation, including Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, will participate in the talks. Iranian negotiators are also expected to attend, with discussions likely to include technical teams addressing Iran's nuclear program.57
A US official indicated that the US had “decided to stop all the kinetic activity” against Iran ahead of the talks, signaling a potential shift towards diplomacy in a region marked by tension and conflict.8
“Donald Trump has announced that Iran has agreed to hold peace talks in Doha following recent clashes. A US delegation, including key figures, is expected to participate in these discussions.”
The Guardian
