TRUMP SAYS IRAN REQUESTED DOHA MEETING AS TEHRAN DENIES TALKS

US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Iran had requested a meeting scheduled for Tuesday in Doha. Tehran issued a denial, saying direct negotiations with Washington were not planned. Trump said the talks would take place in Qatar, whilst the White House confirmed that US envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner would travel there for high-level meetings.

Both Washington and Tehran acknowledged they were sending teams to the Gulf state. The two capitals issued conflicting statements regarding most other details of the planned trip, including its timing and stated purpose. No official agreement on the meeting's objectives was announced by either side.

The reported developments occurred amid wider discussions about Middle East tensions and potential diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. Trump's announcement preceded the stated Tuesday date for the proposed meeting. Further details on the nature of discussions, if the meeting proceeded, remained unconfirmed by either government.