President Donald Trump announced via social media that the U.S. and Iran will meet in Doha, Qatar, after a weekend marked by hostilities between the two nations. While Trump stated that Iran requested the meeting, a senior Iranian official has denied that any technical discussions are anticipated.
This development follows a series of strikes exchanged over the weekend, raising concerns about the potential derailment of negotiations aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts. U.S. officials indicated that both parties would temporarily cease hostilities, allowing commercial vessels to navigate the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for approximately 20% of the world's oil traffic.
Additionally, Trump highlighted a recent decline in oil and gas prices, noting that U.S. crude oil prices have dropped to levels not seen since before the onset of the Iran war on February 28. The situation remains fluid, and further updates are expected