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US and Iranian officials have begun indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, to discuss implementing a memorandum of understanding that includes a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The talks cover the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the release of stranded seafarers, and Iran's plan to charge tolls in the strait, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators.
Iran has stated it will carry out mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz unilaterally, rejecting cooperation with other nations, after France and Oman announced a joint demining effort. The announcements come amid heightened maritime security concerns, with recent attacks on shipping and a lowered threat level.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian delegations, mediated by Qatar, have started in Doha. The discussions focus on the implementation of a memorandum of understanding, including Iran's frozen assets and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. No direct meetings between the two sides are scheduled.
Recent TASS reports highlight persistent tensions between the US and Iran despite ongoing negotiations, with the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon ceasefire remaining key flashpoints. Meanwhile, the EU has postponed new Russia sanctions due to internal divisions, and NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara amid disagreements over Ukraine, Iran, and the alliance's direction.
Israeli media reports say at least 28 drones entered Gaza in recent months, raising concerns they reached Hamas, despite thwarting of dozens of smuggling attempts. Separately, Israeli authorities have announced new sanctions targeting the financial infrastructure behind drone smuggling.
US and Iranian representatives are set to hold indirect meetings in Doha to discuss Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and other issues. The talks follow a recent flareup and a US announcement that the two sides have agreed to refrain from hostilities, though Iran has yet to confirm.
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian education minister, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption linked to the procurement of Chromebooks for schools. The verdict has raised concerns about Indonesia's tech industry and investor confidence.
Qatar's prime minister met US envoys in Doha as Iran reiterated conditions for talks, including an end to hostilities in Lebanon and sanctions relief. Meanwhile, Israel's prime minister visited troops in southern Lebanon, vowing to remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry says US-Iran negotiations are ongoing despite no high-level talks, with technical meetings continuing. A ceasefire and memorandum of understanding are in effect, but officials stress that guarantees depend on the situation on the ground.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
Washington and Tehran are sending delegations to Doha for indirect technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the release of $6 billion in frozen funds. However, Iranian officials insist no direct meetings with the US are planned, contradicting President Trump's claim that talks would take place.
US envoys have arrived in Doha for talks with mediators, not direct negotiations with Iran, according to Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman. The development follows a US official's statement that both sides would 'stand down for now' and technical talks would continue, though Iran's deputy foreign minister has denied plans for such talks this week.
US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran will take place in Qatar on Tuesday, but Iranian officials say no direct negotiations are planned, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint.
Turkey and Syria condemned Israeli incursions and shelling in southern Syria after an attack in the village of Abdin forced families to flee. Israel said it killed armed terrorists, while the Syrian Sijil Center documented nearly 300 Israeli operations in June.
Nabih Berri, Lebanon's Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally, denounced the US-brokered agreement with Israel, warning it could divide the country and vowing to block its approval in parliament. The deal, signed Friday, aims to gradually restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm non-state groups, but Hezbollah has rejected it as a surrender.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that $6 billion of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, citing the interim deal with the U.S. as a victory. However, tensions remain high after recent attacks in the Persian Gulf and internal disagreements between civilian leaders and the IRGC over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq’s new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrested 47 officials in a high-profile anti-corruption drive, seizing $86m in cash and assets. While welcomed as a step forward, experts and activists warn that systemic corruption rooted in the country’s political model requires a sustained, long-term campaign.
Israel's Cabinet and parliament have formally recognised the World War I massacres of Armenians as genocide, a move widely seen as a rebuke to Turkey amid deteriorating ties. The decision, which must still be ratified by parliament, has drawn criticism from Azerbaijan and scepticism in Armenia.
Syria's foreign ministry condemned Israeli incursions and artillery shelling in the southern provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty. Residents briefly fled the village of Abidin overnight after Israeli forces advanced and opened fire. The Israeli military said it killed several armed terrorists in its self-declared security zone.
Ship tracking data shows a sharp fall in commercial transits through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran announced it was closing the waterway again, with reports of vessels slowing or halting. The US Central Command disputes closures and says it has helped over 800 vessels transit since early May.