Majed al-Ansari
Coverage of Majed al-Ansari in the Nexus archive.
- Two ships hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says
Two ships were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UK reporting a tanker fire and structural damage on another. Iran implied involvement without an official claim, while Qatar condemned the attack on its tanker. The U.S. seeks negotiations with Iran amid ongoing tensions over the strait's security and nuclear program.
- US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately in Qatar with mediators, making 'positive progress' and agreeing to continue discussions after Iran's late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. Key issues include control of the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, with Iran insisting on regulating shipping routes and charging fees, while the U.S. and Gulf states oppose such charges.
- Qatar says US-Iran talks made ‘positive progress’
Qatar and Pakistan mediated indirect US-Iran talks in Doha, reporting 'positive progress' on the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The next meeting will occur after the funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, following military exchanges between the US and Iran that threatened the agreement.
- A new round of US-Iran meetings begins in Qatar — but the envoys won't be talking face to face
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Qatar for talks with mediators about implementing a deal to end the war in Iran, though direct negotiations with Iranian diplomats are not planned. The discussions follow recent clashes over the Strait of Hormuz and involve efforts to release frozen Iranian assets and reopen shipping lanes.
- US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Qatar for indirect talks with mediators on implementing an interim deal to end the Iran conflict, as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. agreed to a deal involving uranium dilution and sanctions relief, but direct negotiations with Iranian officials are not planned. Attacks on shipping in the strait have disrupted global oil traffic, raising concerns about war-ending efforts.
- U.S. envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran amid tensions following weekend attacks
Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar for indirect talks on an interim deal to end the Iran conflict, amid recent attacks disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. agreed to a temporary agreement involving uranium dilution and sanctions relief, but high-level negotiations remain stalled. Both sides have exchanged strikes in the strait, exacerbating tensions.
- No direct US-Iran talks in Doha, Qatari official says
A Qatari official confirmed there are no direct US-Iran talks planned in Doha, despite the US sending a delegation. The American team, including Steve Witfoff and Jared Kushner, will meet with mediators and Qatari officials to discuss regional issues, including Iran negotiations, but not direct meetings with Iran.
- Qatar hopeful about signing of Iran-US deal, warns disagreements will not be solved in ‘mere days’
Qatar expresses hope for the success of an Iran-US deal but cautions that disagreements, including Iran’s nuclear program, will not be resolved quickly. The Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson emphasized support for Pakistani-led mediation and the importance of opening navigation in Hormuz to ensure LNG supplies.
- Qatar says using Hormuz Strait as political weapon is ‘unacceptable’
Qatar's foreign ministry condemned the use of the Strait of Hormuz as a political tool, with spokesman Majed al-Ansari emphasizing it should not be used as a bargaining chip.