Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoys, are heading to Doha on June 29 for another round of diplomatic talks with Iranian officials. The meeting centers on a memorandum of understanding covering ceasefire extensions, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil sales, and constraints on Iran’s nuclear program.
For crypto markets, the name Witkoff should ring a bell. He’s the same Steve Witkoff who serves as an adviser to World Liberty Financial, the Trump-family-linked crypto venture. His dual role as a diplomatic envoy and a figure in the crypto ecosystem makes these talks worth watching, even though no cryptocurrency-related items appear on the Doha agenda.
What’s actually on the table in Doha
The negotiations represent a continuation of diplomatic efforts that began in early 2025 and have stretched well into 2026. Previous rounds of talks were held in Oman, Switzerland, and other locations, with mediation support from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
The April 12, 2025 meeting in Oman marked an early milestone in the process.
