U.S. President Donald Trump has tempered expectations ahead of a planned meeting in Doha focused on Iran, saying the upcoming talks “could be important, or maybe not,” while stressing that Washington remains committed to preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump confirmed that a U.S. delegation was heading to the Qatari capital for what he described as high-level discussions with Iran. While acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the outcome, he said the meeting would provide a clearer indication of whether diplomatic progress is still possible.
According to the White House, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to represent the United States during the talks. The discussions are intended to build on ongoing technical negotiations and reinforce the recently signed memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.
Trump reiterated that the primary objective of the negotiations remains the complete denuclearization of Iran, declaring that the United States will not allow Tehran to obtain a nuclear weapon. He also argued that recent military developments had strengthened Washington’s negotiating position.
However, uncertainty continues to surround the planned meeting. While Trump stated that Iran had requested the talks, Iranian officials publicly denied that any negotiations with the United States were scheduled, creating conflicting accounts over whether the meeting will take place as announced.
The proposed Doha meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to preserve a fragile ceasefire following months of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. Diplomats hope renewed dialogue could help prevent further escalation and keep negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program on track, although both sides remain far apart on several key issues.
