Politics · June 2026

Iran and the United States on June 30 remain at odds over planned talks in Qatar, with President Donald Trump asserting a meeting is set while Iranian officials express uncertainty. Iran’s President Pezeshkian briefed Indian Prime Minister Modi on regional tensions, and the Iranian foreign ministry confirmed plans to hold talks with Qatar on frozen assets. Meanwhile, Hakeem Jeffries called for a classified briefing on the talks, and reports emerged that Gulf states are considering cutting the US out of a potential Iran deal. (ongoing coverage) Iran’s President Pezeshkian stated that a memorandum of understanding with the US was coordinated with the Supreme Leader, and that Iran will honor commitments if the US abides by the MoU. Officials from over 30 countries are set to attend the funeral of Iran’s martyred Leader, according to IRNA. Oman is said to propose a Strait of Hormuz fee plan after the US-Iran war, according to a report. Iran and France’s foreign ministers discussed regional developments over the phone, IRNA reported.