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US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed - report

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, told Iranian state media that talks included an initial meeting of a monitoring group to ensure implementation of the recently signed US-Iran MoU.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event marking 250 years of the American military at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 1, 2026.
Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026.

Strait of Hormuz instability to remain Iranian leverage until final deal signed, experts predict

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.

Iran to get half of $12b., in frozen assets following MoU, Pezeshkian tells state media

Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attend a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East during the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 16, 2026.

Qatar to host US-Iran talks in Doha as behind-the-scenes diplomacy secures peace accord - report


Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion

Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.

SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman (R) receives Bahrain’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa ahead of an exceptional meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council – the first in-person meeting of Gulf leaders since their states became a front in the Iran war two months ago – in Jeddah, April 28.

Pro-Iran coverage exposes the illusion of neutrality in Qatar’s media empire - opinion

Internal evidence – such as that provided by Suzan Quitaz, one of the coauthors of this article – could shed light on how Qatar's coordination mechanism actually operates behind the scenes.

 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Qatar facing 'strategic shock' in energy, influence crisis in wake of Iran war

During the war, Qatar faced around 700 Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting US bases on its territory. Although no civilian casualties were reported, its economy faced devastating impacts.

People gather as smoke rises at the Industrial Area after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026

Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security

In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes

"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.

Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, Amir Hatami speaks during a meeting with military academy students, in Tehran, Iran, in this handout image obtained on January 7, 2026.

‘More than symbolic’: Doha’s expulsion of Iran’s military, security attache signals shift in Gulf

Dr. Najah Al-Otaibi, a Saudi researcher specializing in international relations and the Gulf region, told The Jerusalem Post that Iran’s attacks constitute “a betrayal of the diplomatic detente.”

People gather as smoke rises at the Industrial Area after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026

Iran’s strikes expose failure of the Gulf states, tests regional stability - opinion

Iran’s missile and drone strikes hit Gulf states, testing trust, unity, and reliance on the US.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

UAE air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones

Also on Thursday, Azerbaijan announced on Thursday that it was preparing unspecified retaliatory measures after it said four Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people.

Smoke from a reported rocket interception is seen in the sky over in Dubai on February 28, 2026.

Qatar 'categorically rejects' Iranian claims that Doha was not targeted by missiles

Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that “evidence on the ground” disproved the Iranian claim and decried the strikes as a “flagrant violation” of Qatar’s sovereignty.

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani addresses a press conference following Israeli strikes in Doha on September 9, 2025.

Drone strike causes fire near US consulate in Dubai, explosions heard across Gulf

Reuters witnesses reported hearing loud bangs in Kuwait, the Emirati cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the Qatari capital of Doha.

 Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, as seen from Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026.