Iran has officially denied the occurrence of any direct negotiations with the United States during recent diplomatic engagements in Qatar.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, stated that no direct meetings took place between Iranian and American representatives during the talks held in Doha.
Gharibabadi explained that the proceedings began with discussions between the Iranian delegation and the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar. Subsequently, trilateral meetings were held involving representatives from Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan. The framework of these discussions also included the inaugural session of a monitoring group tasked with overseeing the implementation of the memorandum of understanding.
The Iranian official emphasized that Tehran has formally raised concerns regarding the United States' alleged violation of the memorandum's first article, which pertains to the cessation of hostilities. Furthermore, Iran expressed apprehension regarding Washington's recent military buildup in the region and recent statements made by American officials.
Reports indicate that the parties have agreed to establish an emergency communication channel for the monitoring group to ensure that any issues arising during the implementation of the memorandum are formally recorded and addressed.
These diplomatic efforts occur against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions. During the meetings, Iranian and Qatari officials also discussed the utilization of $6 billion in previously frozen funds. Iran has recently accused both the US and Israel of failing to uphold ceasefire commitments, a point of contention that remains central to the ongoing diplomatic dialogue in the Middle East.
