US envoys hold talks in Qatar on Iran deal, no direct meetings with Iran

In late June 2026, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Doha, Qatar, for talks aimed at reaching a deal with Iran. Qatar confirmed that the US team met with mediators but did not hold direct high-level talks with Iranian officials. Vice President JD Vance commented that Iran's denial of direct negotiations was a "Persian negotiating tactic."