As Washington and Tehran test the limits of a fragile interim understanding, the diplomacy around Iran has become increasingly complex. To unpack the latest developments, RFE/RL spoke with Marc J. Sievers, a former US diplomat based in Abu Dhabi who has served across the Middle East.

US and Iranian technical teams are expected to meet in Doha to advance an interim peace deal, though Tehran says talks are not confirmed, after weekend strikes raised doubts over…

Tehran denial of Qatar talks clouds fragile path to broader deal

Doha is set to host crucial talks between Iran and the U.S. this week, though Tehran denies any scheduled meetings with American officials. Weekend missile exchanges tested a…

The US and Iran face a tight deadline to finalize a peace deal, yet remain divided over an interim agreement. Disagreements persist regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing…

Washington and Tehran on Monday separately announced sending delegations to Qatar this week. | World News

Top US envoys who have arrived in Doha will not hold a high-level meeting with Iran, a Qatari official said on Tuesday, casting doubt on the progress of

Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, Lebanon at forefront of the minds of Iran's negotiators ahead of potential talks.

The disagreement over whether the sides would even meet underscored the fragility of a June 17 accord to pause a conflict that has disrupted global oil flows and created a…

By Andrew MillsDOHA, June 30 (Reuters) - Top U.S. envoys were due to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday, but uncertainty over the timing and content of any diplomatic talks raised…

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were expected to land in Doha on Tuesday.

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIran stated it will not engage in peace…

Iran has refused to meet with top US envoys, casting doubt on peace prospects. Disagreements persist over a ceasefire and terms for lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade. While…

Iran is set to meet Qatari mediators to discuss negotiations with the US following a memorandum of understanding aimed at halting the Middle East conflict. However, conflicting…

Indirect US-Iran technical talks are reportedly underway in Doha, with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators. However, US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will not be attending the…

The talks are based on a 14-point interim accord signed last month that was meant to halt the war.

As Washington and Tehran test the limits of a fragile interim understanding, the diplomacy around Iran has become increasingly complex. To unpack the latest developments, RFE/RL…

President Donald Trump says U.S.-Iran diplomacy is gaining momentum after the latest Doha talks, but Tehran insists it will not compromise on key red lines. Qatar has described…

Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediators said on Thursday, as efforts continued to advance negotiations and lower tensions following…