WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES — US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to attend a meeting with Iranian officials in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, according to the White House.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt disclosed the planned visit during an interview with Fox News on Monday. She said the two envoys would travel to Doha for high-level meetings as part of ongoing diplomatic engagements involving the United States.
According to Leavitt, the discussions will focus on issues surrounding a memorandum of understanding currently under consideration. She also said technical-level talks would take place alongside the high-level meetings.
“Special Envoy Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be flying to Doha for high-level meetings this week, as we continue to discuss the memorandum of understanding,” Leavitt told Fox News.
She added:
“On the sidelines of those high-level talks, there will be the technical talks.”
The White House did not immediately provide additional details about the agenda for the discussions or identify the Iranian officials expected to participate. Extra News Nigeria reports that the announcement follows recent comments by President Trump, who said Iran had requested a meeting in Doha, a claim that had earlier been disputed by Iranian authorities.
Qatar has frequently served as a venue for diplomatic negotiations involving the United States and regional governments because of its role as a mediator in international affairs. Analysts say any direct engagement between Washington and Tehran is closely watched due to its potential impact on regional security, sanctions and broader Middle East diplomacy.
While the White House has confirmed the planned trip by Trump’s envoys, Iranian authorities had not publicly commented on Leavitt’s latest remarks at the time this report was filed. It also remains unclear whether the expected talks will produce any formal agreements.
The outcome of the Doha meeting could shape future diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran. Observers will be monitoring the discussions closely for signs of progress on key issues and possible steps toward easing long-standing tensions between the two countries.
