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President Donald Trump stated that Iran requested direct talks set for Tuesday in Doha. Iranian officials rejected any planned negotiations with the United States on ending the Middle East war.
President Donald Trump said Iran requested a meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, Qatar, even as Iranian officials denied that any direct negotiations with Washington were planned on a deal to end the Middle East war. Trump posted the claim on Truth Social. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that U.S.
Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner would travel to Doha for meetings this week. The statements came after U.S. Central Command attacked 10 Iranian military targets early Sunday. Iran said it retaliated with strikes against U.S.
Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and warned that any attempt by ships to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would increase tensions. Separately, Iran and Oman held the first session of their Joint Hormuz Committee in Muscat after signing an agreement on managing the strait.
Kazem Gharibabadi posted on X that the two sides reviewed current issues and exchanged views on future management.
Iran and Oman are the two countries bordering the waterway. France and Oman issued a joint statement announcing joint de-mining operations. Gharibabadi responded on X that only Iran is authorized to conduct de-mining under the agreement and that the situation is sensitive and complex.
He advised France not to complicate it further with provocations. Implementation details of the France-Oman memorandum remain unclear.
cnbc.comPresident Trump said Monday he has not decided whether to sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. He described the measure as unimportant next to stalled election legislation and named five Republican senators opposing the SAVE America Act.
manilatimes.netThe U.K. government unveiled a defense investment roadmap on June 30 that prioritizes self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones while outlining gradual spending increases toward 3% of GDP.
pbs.orgPresident Trump authorized separate agreements on Iran and Lebanon through Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio. The moves aim to end conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and address Hezbollah disarmament.