Iran war LIVE updates: US, Iranian delegations in Qatar for MoU negotiations; direct talks unlikely

Live Updated on: Jul 01, 2026 11:29:09 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Esmaeil Baghaei added that Iran’s negotiating team had no plans to meet the American delegation in the coming days. 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Trump briefed on ‘finishing the job’; Netanyahu warns Iran 3:46 AM IST, July 1 US-Iran LIVE updates: Vance says Iran uses a ‘Persian negotiating tactic’ that he doesn't understand 3:23 AM IST, July 1 Qatar says technical talks continue between US and Iran 3:17 AM IST, July 1 No new talks until key MoU commitments are implemented: Iran 3:13 AM IST, July 1 US envoys meet Qatar PM. All you need to know 3:07 AM IST, July 1 Iran exports 50 million barrels of crude after US lifts blockade, tracking firm says 3:00 AM IST, July 1 Iran plans delayed Ayatollah Khamenei funeral ceremonies across Iran and Iraq 2:58 AM IST, July 1 US-Iran LIVE updates: Israeli forces raid charity headquarters in West Bank's Nablus, order one-year closure 2:25 AM IST, July 1 US envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner in Qatar 2:00 AM IST, July 1 Iranian delegation to meet Qatar leaders, discuss MoU, frozen assets JD Vance criticised what he called a “Persian negotiating tactic” of Iran. US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran and Qatar are set to meet today (Wednesday) to discuss the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as the release of Iran’s frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday. “What will probably take place in Doha tomorrow is a discussion with the Qatari side on the implementation of some provisions of the memorandum of understanding, including the provision concerning the release of Iran’s restricted assets,” Baghaei said, as reported by CNN. ...Read More He added that Iran’s negotiating team had no plans to meet the American delegation in the coming days. US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also arrived in Qatar to discuss the ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments, the country's foreign ministry said. They met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry said the meeting reviewed the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations under the memorandum of understanding between the two countries, as well as efforts to strengthen regional security and stability through dialogue and diplomacy, CNN reported. The ministry also reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to ongoing mediation efforts and its support for dialogue under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. However, direct talks between the US and Iranian delegations appear unlikely. What's happening in the Strait of Hormuz The strategic waterway remains a sensitive issue after the US and Iran exchanged attacks before agreeing to halt hostilities. Oman has put forward a proposal to the United States and its allies on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing a regional diplomat and a US source familiar with the matter. The proposal, which is yet to be finalised, calls for shipping companies to pay service charges for using the strait, though the payments would not be described as tolls. The diplomat did not explain the distinction between the two. Meanwhile, Iran is set to hold funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq from July 4 to July 9, months after his death. According to a schedule published by the semi-official Fars News Agency, a tribute ceremony for foreign dignitaries and senior officials will be held in Tehran on July 3, followed by public farewell ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla on July 4 and 5. A funeral procession through the capital is scheduled for July 6, CNN reported. Follow all the updates here: Jul 01, 2026 11:29:08 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in early hours of Wednesday and welcomed the progress made in negotiations. He reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation in Hormuz for India and the world. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Spoke with the President of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, on the recent developments in West Asia. Welcomed the progress made in the negotiations and expressed hope that continued efforts will lead to lasting peace in the region. Reiterated the importance of freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait for India and the World.” Jul 01, 2026 11:22:22 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran has invited Indian Jain monk and spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni to attend the state funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Lokesh Muni is a prominent global peace ambassador and social reformer, he is widely recognised for his decades-long dedication to promoting non-violence (Ahimsa) and interfaith dialogue. The official invitation was extended by the International Relations Department of the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, which formally communicated the development to the spiritual leader,, news agency ANI reported. Jul 01, 2026 10:59:17 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Former US president Barack Obama criticised the Trump administration's approach to Iran, saying the United States had abandoned an agreement that was already preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. "There was a deal in place in which Iran had agreed not to develop nuclear weapons that the entire international community, including Israeli intelligence, our own intelligence agencies, assessed was working," Obama said. "This administration, or a prior version of this administration, pulled out of it, which caused then Iran to develop more nuclear capacity," he added. Obama added that the United States is “worse off” from pre-war period. "We've now fought a war, spent billions and billions of dollars, put enormous strain on our military. A lot of people have died," he said. "And it feels like we're back where we were before we started the war—except maybe a little bit worse off." Referring to the ceasefire, Obama said there was still uncertainty over the next steps. "My understanding is that the ceasefire says we've now got 60 days to develop a plan to deal with the nuclear issue, but we don't know yet what that plan is," he said. Jul 01, 2026 10:51:20 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that Tehran has exported over 40 million barrels of oil since the US blockade was lifted. “From the day the blockade was actually lifted until today, we have exported over 40 million barrels of oil — and this happened in just the last 10 or 12 days. But in the previous 50 or 60 days, we truly didn't export even a single barrel of oil. We were entirely tied up with this issue.” He added that the ‘free’ passage of ships through Hormuz is only for 60 days, as stated in the MoU. “The text of the understanding states that passage through the strait without charge is only for 60 days. Iran will under no circumstances back down from its rights in the Strait of Hormuz. These are our territorial waters.” Jul 01, 2026 10:28:20 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: India’s largest private fuel retailer, Nayara Energy, reportedly reduced petrol prices by ₹ 5 per litre and diesel by ₹ 3 across its nationwide network, in line with the lower global oil prices. Nayara Energy was also the first to increase fuel prices at the peak of the US-Iran war. This price cut by the retailer marks the first such reduction in retail fuel prices by any company in over two years, as tensions in West Asia ease. The revised rates have taken effect at over 7,000 Nayara fuel stations across the nation, news agency PTI reported, citing industry sources. Read more Jul 01, 2026 10:24:19 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Oil steadied after the biggest quarterly drop since the pandemic, as traders monitored peace talks between the US and Iran and the return of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent traded above $73 a barrel, after sinking by almost a third over the past three months, while West Texas Intermediate was near $70. US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had positive discussions in Qatar and technical talks with Iran are moving ahead, a senior administration official said. The duo were in Doha for indirect talks to ease tensions over the critical waterway that connects Persian Gulf producers to world markets. -Bloomberg Jul 01, 2026 10:22:18 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Price for Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel was reportedly cut by ₹ 5 per litre on Wednesday, a development that comes amid softening international oil prices due to the pause in fighting in West Asia. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) now costs ₹ 110 a litre in Delhi, PTI news agency reported, citing industry sources. This is the first reduction since the West Asia crisis led to a spike in jet fuel rates to a record high and comes amid easing of tensions in the region that was rocked by missile-drone exchange between US-Israel and Iran. The fire exchange brought to a halt movement of vessels in Strait of Hormuz, key waterway through which a fifth of world's oil and gas requirements travelled before the US-Iran war. Read more Jul 01, 2026 10:19:17 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday said that it is not negotiating with a friend but an “untrustworthy enemy.” “Even now that we are negotiating with America, we are not negotiating with a friend. We are negotiating with an untrustworthy enemy who will definitely take action against us whenever they find the opportunity.” He added that a country or a person can only negotiate well if they are prepared for war. “In truth, a person can negotiate well only if they are also prepared for war. If it becomes necessary to do this through war and fire, we will do it. We said that if they respond, we will definitely respond again.” Jul 01, 2026 10:11:21 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the country is selling its oil at a premium, adding that if US deprives us of selling oil, no one will benefit from it at all. “We are selling our oil at a 20 percent premium. If America wants to fight, we also know well how to fight.” "If they intend to deprive us of selling our oil, no one will benefit from oil at all." Jul 01, 2026 9:56:26 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is providing diverse humanitarian assistance through the UAE Aid Agency to relieve those affected amid the ongoing crisis in Lebanon. The UAE's assistance reflects the nation's civilisational mission and its moral responsibilities towards communities and peoples affected by disasters and crises, as well as its international commitments to ensuring swift humanitarian response for those impacted by such situations. -ANI Jul 01, 2026 9:39:51 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Despite a fragile ceasefire in place, United States President Donald Trump has reportedly weighed in on a return to all-out war with Iran over the past few days. Trump has held several conversations regarding what officials have referred to as “finishing the job” in Iran with defense secretary Pete Hegseth and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen. Dan Caine on more strikes. According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, while Pentagon briefings on a president's military options are not uncommon amid conflict or tensions, given that Trump is routinely holding formal and impromptu meetings on Iran, the latest discussions indicate that he has been looking for ways to break the deadlock with Iran, and has not ruled out return to strikes. However, the same report said that Trump is not considering a return to war and believes that renewed strikes could hurt US's chances of crushing Iran's nuclear dreams. Read more Jul 01, 2026 9:16:14 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: United States vice president JD Vance criticised what he called a “Persian negotiating tactic” of Iran. "One of the things I find just fascinating and frustrating about the Iranians is they'll say, "No, no, there aren't peace talks ongoing," but there are technical talks between the United States and Iran about the peace deal." "It's a Persian negotiating tactic and a Persian rhetorical device that I don't understand." Jul 01, 2026 8:53:06 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Majed al-Ansari, advisor to Qatar PM and a spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry, said that technical talks between the US and Iran continue despite there being no high-level meetings. “There are currently no high-level meetings between the Iranian and American parties under the adopted negotiation mechanism,” al-Ansari said Tuesday at a media briefing in Doha, adding that technical talks are “still in session” between the two parties. Jul 01, 2026 8:47:21 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran expects progress on clauses covering the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, the lifting of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, safe passage for commercial vessels without charges for 60 days, waivers allowing Iranian crude oil and petroleum exports, and the release of frozen Iranian funds. Ghalibaf has said that Iran will not enter another round of negotiations with the US until these conditions are met. Jul 01, 2026 8:43:37 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday and discussed the ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments, the country's foreign ministry said. Here's all you need to know: -Tuesday's meeting also reviewed the ceasefire in Lebanon, with both sides stressing the need to preserve it and build on it to safeguard the country's unity, sovereignty and stability, Qatar's foreign ministry said, CNN reported. -Qatar also said technical-level talks between Iran and the United States are continuing, though no high-level meetings are currently planned between the two sides. -Meanwhile, Iran said Wednesday's talks with Qatar will focus on implementing Tehran's agreement with the US, including the release of its frozen assets. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the discussions would cover provisions of the memorandum of understanding, including those related to Iran's restricted assets. Jul 01, 2026 8:37:14 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran has exported about 50 million barrels of crude oil since the US lifted its naval blockade on Iranian energy exports, according to tanker-tracking firm TankerTrackers.com. The firm estimated exports averaged 1.66 million barrels per day in June, outpacing many regional producers still below pre-conflict levels. The increase followed a June 17 US-Iran MOU that lifted the US naval blockade after which a 60-day US Treasury authorisation allowed Iranian crude production and sales through August 21. Jul 01, 2026 8:30:58 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran is set to hold funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq from July 4 to July 9, months after his death. According to a schedule published by the semi-official Fars News Agency, a tribute ceremony for foreign dignitaries and senior officials will be held in Tehran on July 3, followed by public farewell ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla on July 4 and 5. A funeral procession through the capital is scheduled for July 6, CNN reported. Jul 01, 2026 8:28:43 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Meanwhile, Israel continued its offensive against Gaza. Israeli forces raided the headquarters of the Al-Tadamon Charitable Society in Nablus in the occupied West Bank and ordered it closed for one year, Al Jazeera reported. Witnesses told Palestinian news agency WAFA that troops entered the city's Sufian and Al-Adl streets before storming the building. Israeli forces also carried out raids in the nearby Balata and Askar refugee camps. The Israeli military had not publicly commented on the operation at the time of writing. Jul 01, 2026 7:55:12 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner also arrived in Qatar to discuss the ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments, the country's foreign ministry said. They met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Tuesday. In a statement, the ministry said the meeting reviewed the latest developments in US-Iran negotiations under the memorandum of understanding between the two countries, as well as efforts to strengthen regional security and stability through dialogue and diplomacy, CNN reported. The ministry also reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to ongoing mediation efforts and its support for dialogue under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. However, direct talks between the US and Iranian delegations appear unlikely. Jul 01, 2026 7:30:14 AM IST US-Iran LIVE updates: Iran and Qatar are set to meet today (Wednesday) to discuss the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as the release of Iran’s frozen assets, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday. “What will probably take place in Doha tomorrow is a discussion with the Qatari side on the implementation of some provisions of the memorandum of understanding, including the provision concerning the release of Iran’s restricted assets,” Baghaei said, as reported by CNN. He added that Iran’s negotiating team had no plans to meet the American delegation in the coming days. Home World news Iran war LIVE updates: Vance calls Iran's approach a ‘Persian negotiating tactic’; Trump 'briefed' on resuming conflict