The Iranian foreign ministry said Monday that a delegation of the country’s own experts would travel to Qatar this week, but staunchly denied any sit-down with the US.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday Iran had requested a meeting in Doha on Tuesday, despite Tehran denying direct negotiations with Washington. Trump said the talks would occur in Qatar, while…

Trump said US-Iran talks would be held in Doha, but Tehran denied any meeting had been scheduled. The conflicting messages have deepened uncertainty around a fragile ceasefire and wider regional de-escalation efforts.

Washington said fresh talks with Tehran were due in Doha on Tuesday, but Iran denied any meeting was fixed. The contradiction has deepened uncertainty around the interim deal as attacks near the Strait of Hormuz threaten wider peace efforts.

Trump said Iran had sought a Doha meeting with US officials on Tuesday. The conflicting messages underscored how fragile the interim deal remains amid Hormuz tensions.