Iran, US End Doha Talks with No Breakthrough as Tehran Warns over Hormuz
Negotiators spent two days on maritime traffic and frozen funds, but Iran warned the United States it would answer any interference in the Strait of Hormuz.
- On Thursday, July 2, 2026, the Khatam Anbiya Central Headquarters warned the United States that Iran will respond swiftly to any interference in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway's stability as a red line for the armed forces.
- Negotiators spent two days in Doha discussing maritime traffic and unfreezing funds, but concluded with no sign of progress towards lasting peace two weeks after an interim agreement was announced.
- Iranian armed forces mandated that all commercial vessels use designated routes through the Strait, warning that any deviation or disregard for navigation protocols would trigger an immediate and forceful response.
- Negotiations will resume after the funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is scheduled for burial on July 9 in Mashhad, according to Qatar's foreign ministry.
- Iran expects a four-day national shutdown during the funeral procession, with airspace above Tehran and Mashhad fully closed and extremely tight security enforced amid concerns about foreign espionage.
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