30/06/2026 16:21 - Internacionales
Delegations from the United States and Iran are on their way to Doha, Qatar, to continue diplomatic negotiations, although doubts persist about the possibility of a direct meeting between both parties. This movement comes after the agreement reached a week ago that suspended reciprocal military attacks between both nations.
The conflict began on March 2, 2026 following the death of Iranian leader Khamenei, unleashing a crisis that left a devastating toll: more than 4,200 dead and approximately 1 million displaced in Lebanon. The mediation of Pakistan and Qatar was fundamental in reaching the current ceasefire.
This represents the first bilateral agreement between the United States and Iran since 1979, the year when the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran and the subsequent rupture of diplomatic relations between both nations. The signed memorandum of understanding establishes the suspension of military hostilities and opens the door to future negotiations on issues of mutual interest.
CENTCOM (United States Central Command) confirmed the bombings of 10 Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic zone for oil transport worldwide. Meanwhile, countries like Kuwait activated their air defenses and Bahrain declared air alerts as a precautionary measure during the conflict.
Despite the progress represented by sending delegations to Doha, doubts persist about whether there will be a face-to-face meeting between US and Iranian representatives. Historically, negotiations between both countries have been conducted indirectly, with mediators from third countries acting as facilitators.
The international community watches these movements closely, given that a stabilization of the relationship between the United States and Iran would have significant implications for security in the Middle East, the international oil market, and the future of affected populations in neighboring countries like Lebanon.
Source: Verified international information updated as of June 29, 2026
Alfredo S. Quiroga
