Trump says U.S. and Iran to hold fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump makes remarks during the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 2026 Policy Conference held at the Washington Hilton on June 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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The United States and Iran are ready to hold new talks in the Qatari capital on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said via social media on Monday, after a weekend of hostilities in the Middle East.
Trump: “IRAN REQUESTED A MEETING. IT WILL BE HELD IN DOHA TOMORROW!” in question In a post on Truth Social.
There was no immediate reaction from Iran, although a senior Iranian official denied that any technical talks were expected to be held in Doha in the coming days. CNBC has contacted Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is awaiting a response.
Oil prices fell after weekend clashes
Trump’s post came after a series of attacks by the United States and Iran over the weekend that threatened to derail negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
US officials said both sides would cease hostilities and allow commercial ships to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, located in the gulf between Oman and Iran, is considered one of the largest straits in the world. critical energy transition points. The narrow waterway typically handles about 20% of the world’s oil traffic.
In a separate Truth Social post earlier Monday, Trump welcomed the recent drop in oil and gas prices, noting that U.S. crude oil prices had fallen to levels last seen on Feb. 28 before the start of the Iran war.
