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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

US and Iran to Conduct Preparatory Talks in Doha for Ceasefire Agreement

Jun 15, 2026 04:37 AM CT Doha, Qatar diplomacy,ceasefire,US-Iran relations,Doha talks,de-escalation

Summary

The United States and Iran are scheduled to hold indirect preparatory meetings in Doha this week, serving as a precursor to the formal signing of a ceasefire deal. This diplomatic engagement signals a potential de-escalation in regional tensions and marks a significant step toward formalizing a cessation of hostilities involving Iranian state actors.

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US and Iran to hold preparatory meetings in Doha before signing deal The United States and Iran will hold indirect talks in Doha this week ahead of the formal signing of the ceasefire deal, AFP reported. “Separate preparatory meetings with each side will now take place in Doha this week, ahead of...

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United States NEUTRAL

Participating in indirect preparatory meetings in Doha to facilitate the signing of a ceasefire deal.

Iran NEUTRAL

Participating in indirect preparatory meetings in Doha to facilitate the signing of a ceasefire deal.

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