Doha — The latest round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States has ended in Qatar without any indication of progress toward a lasting peace, according to a report by Reuters citing informed sources. Sources familiar with the negotiations said the two sides spent two days discussing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the release of frozen Iranian assets — two key issues that were previously outlined as resolved in an initial framework agreement between the parties. The Qatari Foreign Ministry said the next round of talks will take place after the reported funeral ceremony of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, scheduled for next week. No independent confirmation has been provided regarding the timing or details of the reported ceremony. Diplomatic observers say the absence of tangible progress highlights continuing divisions between Tehran and Washington on core issues despite ongoing engagement mediated in Doha.
