Qatar says US-Iran mediation efforts continuing but no direct talks planned

BBC World Tuesday 04 August 2026, 15:11 UTC 1 min read

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There have been conflicting signals from the US and Iran, with Tehran denying President Trump's assertion that talks are under way.

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