Iran on Monday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that American and Iranian officials would meet in Doha to discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme and other issues. While Trump said the meeting could be important, Tehran insisted that no negotiations with the United States are planned in the coming days.

The conflicting statements came as both countries continued implementing a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed after weeks of conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Trump Says Doha Meeting Could Shape Next Steps

Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iranian officials were travelling to Qatar for talks. However, he admitted that it was too early to predict the outcome.

“There’ll be a meeting on that tomorrow and, and they’re going to Qatar. I think they’ve already left or they’re just about getting ready to leave. So we’ll see how that goes, but we’re doing very well on that front. But the meeting in Doha is going to be perhaps important, perhaps not. We’re going to find out. But we’re winning militarily. It’s almost won militarily, I would say. And it’s really very simple. It’s the denuclearization of Iran. We don’t want them to have a nuclear weapon, and they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon, and they’ve agreed to that, no offence.”

Separately, Fox News quoted a US official as saying technical discussions on the memorandum will continue later this week.

Tehran Dismisses Trump’s Statement

Iran strongly denied Trump's claim. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran has not scheduled any meeting with American officials. “There will be no negotiation meeting with the American side at any level in the coming days,” Baghaei said.

He explained that an Iranian team of experts will visit Doha later this week. Their mission is limited to monitoring the implementation of the existing memorandum.

Iran Focuses on Frozen Assets

Baghaei said the delegation will review the implementation of Article 11, which deals with releasing Iran’s frozen assets. He also stressed that any US delegation travelling to Qatar would have no connection with the Iranian officials.

According to Baghaei, both sides must fully implement the current agreement before they can begin negotiating a long-term deal. “We have not yet entered the stage of negotiating a final agreement,” he said.

Iran Says Key Conditions Are Being Implemented

Baghaei said Washington has already issued the required approvals under Article 10, which allows Iranian oil exports to move forward. He added that authorities are also implementing Article 11 concerning Iran’s frozen assets. Iran believes these commitments must be completed before broader negotiations can begin.

14-Point Agreement Took Effect After Military Conflict

The 14-point memorandum officially came into force on June 18 after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Donald Trump digitally signed it. The agreement followed weeks of military escalation that began after US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran.

Agreement Covers Ceasefire, Oil Exports and Regional Security

The memorandum outlines several major commitments aimed at easing tensions. It includes a ceasefire between the parties. It also covers Israeli withdrawal arrangements in Lebanon, temporary security and navigation coordination in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian oil exports, and access to Tehran’s frozen overseas assets. These measures are designed to build confidence before negotiations on a comprehensive agreement begin.

Iran Earlier Cancelled Technical Talks

Iran had already cancelled technical talks that were scheduled for Sunday. Officials said recent US military strikes and Washington’s failure to meet certain obligations under the memorandum forced the decision.

Iran also maintained that access to its frozen assets remains a key condition before any negotiations on a final agreement can start.

Diplomatic Differences Persist

The latest exchange highlights the gap between Washington and Tehran despite ongoing implementation of the memorandum. While Trump suggested fresh talks were about to begin, Iran insisted that only technical monitoring of the existing agreement is taking place. Both countries continue to implement parts of the MoU, but negotiations on a permanent agreement remain on hold until both sides fulfil their commitments.