Iran has denied reports that it will hold technical talks with the United States in Doha this week, pushing back against growing speculation about behind-the-scenes diplomacy between the two countries, according to IRNA.
Speaking on Monday, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said no such meetings had been scheduled, contradicting media claims that negotiations were imminent. He clarified that while discussions with Qatar and other mediators are ongoing, they remain informal and focused on broader coordination rather than detailed technical negotiations.
“The technical working group meetings were not planned for this week,” Gharibabadi said, stressing that any formal talks would only take place once key conditions are met and both sides agree on the timing and location.
Recent reports had suggested that Iran, the United States, and mediating countries were preparing to meet in Doha as part of efforts to implement an earlier understanding aimed at ending recent hostilities. The agreement, linked to talks held in Islamabad, has raised cautious hopes of easing tensions after weeks of conflict.
However, Iran’s latest statement highlights the slow and uncertain nature of the diplomatic process. While channels of communication remain open through intermediary countries, there is still no clear timeline for when formal negotiations will begin.
Gharibabadi emphasized that preparations for such talks are ongoing but incomplete. Decisions about when and where to meet, he said, will depend on further consultations among all parties involved.
The denial suggests that despite public speculation, progress toward structured dialogue between Tehran and Washington remains limited. For now, diplomacy continues quietly in the background, with mediators working to bridge differences and create conditions for more concrete discussions.
