US Envoys Kushner and Witkoff to Hold Iran Talks in Doha Amid Hormuz Tensions

The United States announced that senior officials Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Doha on Tuesday for discussions with Iran, signaling continued diplomatic engagement despite recent military tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Iran requested the meeting and that technical talks will occur alongside high-level discussions. However, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denied reports of scheduled technical meetings this week, stating that consultations with Qatar are ongoing but formal talks have not yet begun. The discussions aim to preserve a fragile ceasefire and address maritime security in the strategically vital waterway, with Qatar playing a mediating role.