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Iranian and U.S. negotiating teams were due in Doha this week, but Iran said on Monday no meeting had been scheduled as weekend missile fire from both sides tested the interim ceasefire to end the four-month-old war.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will travel to Doha this week for talks with Qatari mediators on U.S.-Iran negotiations, but Qatar says no high-level meeting between Washington and Tehran is planned.
Euro zone bond yields eased on Tuesday as oil prices hovered near four-month lows, with markets also watching potential U.S.-Iran talks, softer French inflation data, and the ECB's Sintra conference.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington and expressed support for the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
In a post on X, Wadephul described the agreement as an “important step” that offers a path for diplomacy amid a fragile regional situation.
He said efforts should now focus on securing a lasting solution that guarantees safe and unrestricted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while ensuring Iran’s nuclear programme does not pose a future threat.
Met with German Foreign Minister @AussenMinDE today to discuss the situation in the Middle East and reiterated our shared commitment to ensuring Iran never obtains or develops a nuclear weapon. We also reaffirmed the need for NATO burden shifting and a durable peace between… pic.twitter.com/ukXJkOoD8y — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) June 29, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister has discussed the memorandum of understanding and its implementation in a phone call with his French counterpart, according to Iranian state media.
Abbas Araghchi and Jean-Noel Barrot “reviewed and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments” linked to the U.S.-Iran MoU.
The discussion follows criticism from Iran’s deputy foreign minister of remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron, who said Paris was cooperating with Oman on efforts related to demining the Strait of Hormuz.
MarineTraffic said vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz continued over the weekend despite security concerns, including attacks on two ships on Friday and Saturday. It recorded 108 verified transits over three days.
Activity was highest on 26 June with 48 crossings, followed by 38 on 27 June and 22 on 28 June.
The figures show a decline from earlier levels, when 54 transits were recorded on Thursday and 70 on Wednesday, the highest since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began.
Strait of Hormuz traffic continues amid security threats
The Strait of Hormuz remained open over the weekend, with vessel movements continuing despite ongoing maritime security concerns in the region. According to #MarineTraffic data, 108 verified crossings were recorded between… pic.twitter.com/5mfCKN1Mnz — MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) June 29, 2026
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani received a phone call on Monday evening from Iran’s acting Defence Minister Majid Ibn Reza, according to the Qatari defence ministry.
“During the call, they reviewed the latest developments and security developments in the region, and discussed aspects of joint coordination amid the current circumstances,” according to the ministry.
Gulf states have remained on high alert in recent days following tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and the U.S. over tensions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was making strong progress in its effort to denuclearise Iran and expressed cautious optimism ahead of talks in Doha.
"There'll be a meeting on that tomorrow in Doha… We'll see how that goes," Trump said, adding that the discussions could prove important, "or perhaps not."
He also said the U.S. had gained the upper hand militarily and reiterated that Washington's objective was to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Tehran will remain committed to the 18 June memorandum of understanding with the United States as long as Washington upholds its obligations.
“The understanding is a reciprocal matter. If the American side remains committed to the memorandum, we will also fulfil our commitments,” Pezeshkian said on X.
تفاهم امری طرفینی است. اگر طرف آمریکایی به تفاهم نامه پایبند باشد ما هم به تعهداتمان عمل میکنیم.
رویکرد ما در مقابل رجزخوانیهای نامعقول و تهدیدهای بیپشتوانه، تکیه بر عقلانیت و کرامت انسانی در تصمیمگیریها و دفاع قاطع و بیپروا به هنگام عمل است. — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) June 29, 2026
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Russian attacks on three major Ukrainian cities killed 10 people and wounded dozens on Monday, authorities said, with strikes continuing into the afternoon as the death toll climbed.
Europe’s growing dependence on Azerbaijan for energy and transport is reshaping relations with Baku, even as political tensions with parts of the European Union remain unresolved.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a phone call on Monday to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments and wider global issues, according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.
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Fourteen people were killed on Sunday after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, according to Saudi state media.
Rescue teams raced on Sunday to find more survivors of the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, with signs of life bringing occasional relief to a grim quest to whittle down a list of tens of thousands missing.
The United States and Iran have agreed to halt strikes against each other, in a potential breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions. The two sides are expected to meet in Doha on Tuesday to address their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country is going through a “difficult period”, but has learned much from it, according to state news agency TASS.
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to ‘stand down’ and resume technical talks, allowing vessels allowed to move freely under the interim peace deal, a U.S. official said.
Iran and the U.S. are at odds over planned talks in Doha, with Tehran denying any meeting is scheduled despite Washington preparing to send senior envoys. The disagreement comes amid renewed missile attacks and rising tensions that are testing a fragile ceasefire.
Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and resume talks over the Strait of Hormuz dispute, a U.S. official said. The move raises hopes of preserving an interim peace deal after days of tit-for-tat strikes.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain’s maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
The U.S. Senate rejected a resolution on Wednesday that would have directed President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress formally authorised military action.
Iran is preparing for a week-long farewell to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during Israeli-U.S. air raids. His state funeral and burial will begin on 4 July amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington.
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