U.S.-Iran technical talks resume in Qatar
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- Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met the Prime Minister of Qatar to lay the groundwork for U.S.-Iran technical talks aimed at securing a peace deal and restarting shipping
- Qatar, alongside Pakistan, is serving as the mediator in the negotiations
Why it matters: Technical-level U.S.-Iran talks in Doha — mediated by Qatar and Pakistan — mark a shift from stalled high-level diplomacy to working-level engagement. The immediate stakes named in coverage: Iran's frozen-funds demand and tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping, both of which any deal must resolve.
