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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.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced an agreement with Qatar to unblock $6 billion of Tehran's frozen assets, with total Iranian holdings in Qatar reported at $12 billion. However, a US official cited by the New York Post says no funds have been released and conditions must be met first.
As US envoys arrive in Qatar for talks, Iran and Oman have agreed to discuss the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for service fees and a temporary no-charge period. Qatar opposes tolls, while Iran links progress to $3 billion, and Washington insists on free passage.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to reject President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship, upholding the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship for those born on US soil. The decision marks the second major defeat for Trump's policies this year, and Trump has vowed to seek a rehearing.
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.
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.
India dispatched a delegation led by Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The choice has drawn criticism from a former Indian ambassador, while President Pezeshkian has invited PM Modi to the burial ceremonies.
US petrol prices have fallen to an average of $3.86 per gallon, according to the AAA, as US-Iran peace talks continue amid ongoing clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets remain volatile, with prices surging after President Trump announced fresh strikes against Iran, while the president's economic claims draw mixed reviews.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Doha this week for high-level meetings with Iranian representatives. The talks, which Iran requested, are part of indirect negotiations over a memorandum of understanding, with technical talks held on the sidelines. President Donald Trump confirmed the meeting would take place on Tuesday.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause mutual attacks 'for now' and renew talks in Doha, Qatar, to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, reported by several outlets citing senior U.S. officials and Axios, comes amid recent escalation and technical negotiations continue, with Iran seeking management rights and the U.S. prioritizing free traffic through the strategic waterway.
The United States and Iran have agreed to pause attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. Technical talks on the memorandum of understanding are set to resume on Tuesday in Qatar, following a weekend of tit-for-tat strikes that threatened the interim deal.
South Korean stocks opened lower on Monday as investor sentiment was weighed down by uncertainty over U.S.-Iran relations. Reports from Yonhap News give differing KOSPI figures, with declines ranging from 1.08 percent to 2.11 percent, and cite renewed oil price concerns and major chipmaker investment plans as additional factors.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that attempts to bypass agreed routes through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions, as US and Iranian forces exchanged attacks. The UN shipping agency rejected Iran's sovereignty claim over the waterway, while observers noted a sharp decline in crossings amid the dispute.
Iraqi security forces arrested at least 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a dawn raid targeting corruption. The operation, which drew on testimony from a detained deputy oil minister, comes as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi prepares for a visit to Washington.
Iraq has expressed readiness to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing its past role in facilitating indirect talks in 2014. Baghdad has also proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states, offering to help both Tehran and Washington end their conflict.
Pakistan's petroleum minister says the country is considering purchasing cheaper Iranian oil and gas after a temporary easing of US sanctions on Tehran. Analysts note local refineries are technically capable of processing Iranian crude but face commercial challenges, while the government has announced significant cuts in petrol and diesel prices.
The US and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to halt active hostilities, with a 60-day window for formal negotiations. The deal, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, lifts the US naval blockade and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts remain divided on whether it represents a genuine step toward peace or a temporary intermission.
The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution calling for a moratorium on the death penalty in Iran, following a report by German parliamentarian Max Lucks. The resolution also urges the release of detained protesters and criticizes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding for failing to address human rights issues.