Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know
US President Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran would begin, stating an agreement on the Hormuz Strait and Iran's denuclearization is imminent. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman denied hosting or attending delegations during this period, creating uncertainty about direct talks proceeding.
President Trump declared on Sunday that negotiations with Iran would commence the following day, having decided to cancel what he characterized as a major military operation. He indicated that a deal addressing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program was close to completion, though he provided no specifics regarding venue or participants.
Reporting from Doha, Al Jazeera correspondents indicated that mediators were preparing to facilitate indirect negotiations, with Pakistani and Qatari officials expected to serve as intermediaries. Initial discussions were anticipated to focus on ongoing Iran-Oman talks concerning control of the strategically important Hormuz Strait.
Iran's Foreign Ministry responded cautiously, with a spokesman stating the country would not host delegations or serve as a guest nation at that time. This statement left ambiguity about whether indirect mediated talks could proceed separately from direct negotiations.
From Tehran, reporting suggested Iran was conducting bilateral discussions with Oman focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while resisting external involvement in these negotiations. Analysts noted that while a limited agreement on Hormuz might be achievable, a comprehensive peace settlement remained distant.
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