The talks in Qatar ended without any sign of a lasting peace agreement between the US and Iran, despite progress on shipping issues and the release of funding. The nuclear program, however, was not brought up for negotiations.
July 2, 2569 at 10.49:XNUMX a.m., Reuters reported that The United States and Iran concluded their latest round of indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday (July 2). There are still no signs that either side can make progress toward a long-term peace agreement, while most discussions remain focused on implementing the temporary ceasefire announced two weeks ago.
Sources close to the negotiations... specify that Representatives from both countries spent two days in discussions, with key issues being the restoration of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of frozen Iranian assets, which are core components of the preliminary agreement.
Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs specify that The next round of negotiations will take place after the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, who is scheduled for burial on July 9. By stating that The discussions in Doha made positive progress on issues related to the memorandum of understanding that led to the end of the war in June, and built upon the summit in Switzerland.
side Donald Trump, President of the United States told reporters that Both sides have made progress in discussions regarding limits on Iran's nuclear program, a key issue that led to previous conflicts between the United States, Israel, and Iran. along with stating that "The process of Iran's nuclear disarmament is progressing well."
However, sources indicate that... The issue of the nuclear program was not raised at this meeting, as it was a technical-focused session. U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that nuclear discussions would be brought up in subsequent negotiations.
These negotiations were conducted through intermediaries from Qatar and Pakistan, and the US and Iranian delegations did not meet directly. While Steve Whitkoff, the U.S. Special Representative, and Jared Kushner, whom the White House had indicated would participate in high-level talks, did not attend this meeting.
side Qasem Garibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, is the head of the delegation. confirm that The negotiations have concluded, but neither side has disclosed how much the gap in their differences has been narrowed.
One of the key points of the preliminary agreement is the resumption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that handles approximately 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas trade, after being affected by the war.
Although shipping has begun to partially resume, the status of the strait remains uncertain following the Iranian attack on cargo ships last weekend and the military retaliation from the United States.
Two high-ranking Iranian sources. revealed that Iran wants the international community to recognize its right to control the Strait of Hormuz, even if it means using force. It also confirmed its plan to impose fees on cargo ships passing through the strait starting in mid-August, after the temporary toll exemption period ended.
However, Trump downplayed the possibility of another full-scale war, stating that both sides have come a long way.
The statement caused global oil prices to fall to their lowest level in four months, and several analysts began lowering their oil price forecasts for the first time since the war.
Although the situation is beginning to ease, experts still warn that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz remains highly uncertain. Vandana Hari, founder of the oil market analysis company Vanda Insights. said The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but the reopening is intermittent, unpredictable, and lacks transparency.
While several European countries offered assistance in clearing landmines from the area, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany had no plans to participate at this time because Iran had not yet demonstrated sufficient willingness to cooperate with the international community.
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