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US, Iran to hold Doha meeting tomorrow (Img: AI generated)
Washington: US President Donald Trump has confirmed that American and Iranian officials will meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, marking the first direct engagement between the two sides since tensions flared again in the Gulf region following recent military exchanges.
Trump announced the development through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that Iran had requested the meeting. However, he did not disclose the identities of the officials expected to represent either country.
The meeting is expected to centre on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes. The waterway remains a key point of contention, with Iran asserting greater control over the passage while the United States has maintained that international navigation through the strait must remain unrestricted.
The latest diplomatic effort comes after a fresh round of hostilities in the region raised concerns over maritime security and global energy supplies.
Regional tensions intensified after Iran allegedly targeted a container vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the United States carried out strikes on Iranian missile, drone and radar installations. Tehran later launched retaliatory attacks, escalating fears of a broader military confrontation.
According to reports, both sides have since stepped back from further military action, allowing commercial shipping to continue operating through the strategic waterway.
While the venue and timing of the meeting have been confirmed, officials have not announced who will lead the US and Iranian delegations in Doha.
The upcoming discussions are expected to test whether diplomacy can ease tensions and prevent another escalation in one of the world's most sensitive geopolitical regions.
