US envoys meet Qatari mediators for regional talks after Iran peace agreement
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatari mediators in Doha on June 30 for regional talks, including Iran negotiations, following a peace agreement. The discussions occur amidst reports of increased Iranian civil resistance and after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death
American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha on June 30 to discuss regional matters, including ongoing negotiations with Iran. This meeting follows a peace agreement reached on June 17 between the United States, Israel, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which ended hostilities that began in June 2025 and escalated in February 2026. The death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28 reportedly enabled Iran's security apparatus to engage in talks with the US. Concurrently, reports indicated a rise in resistance from Iranian civil society against the Islamic Republic, while US President Donald Trump's earlier strong support for the Iranian populace reportedly diminished. Separately, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed Israel's intent to remain in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah poses a threat. Sources: Le Monde
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