Daijiworld Media Network – Doha

Doha, Jul 1: Officials from the United States and Iran are set to hold indirect lower-level technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as diplomatic efforts continue towards a deal aimed at permanently ending the conflict in the Middle East, according to a diplomat familiar with the discussions.

The talks will be conducted through mediators from Qatar and Pakistan, with discussions expected to focus on a memorandum of understanding and build on the progress achieved during the Lake Lucerne Summit, the diplomat told AFP.

The indirect negotiations come amid ongoing efforts to consolidate the fragile ceasefire and advance a long-term framework for regional peace.

The diplomat said US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will not participate in Wednesday's technical-level discussions. The two officials, however, held talks with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Tuesday as part of the broader diplomatic engagement.

The latest round of talks is expected to focus on technical aspects of the proposed agreement as both sides continue negotiations through international mediators.