US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will meet Iranian negotiators in Doha on Tuesday, posting on Truth Social that Tehran had requested the talks.
Iran's chief negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi has denied any meetings are scheduled, telling state media that no technical talks had been arranged for the week.
The White House has now confirmed who will represent the United States at the table.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Reporter Kate Fisher in Washington says control of a vital shipping lane has emerged as the most contentious issue between the two sides.
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Kate Fisher, our reporter in Washington, says vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz are slowly recovering after both sides agreed to halt strikes.
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