Washington DC, June 29 -- United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday (local time) that high-stakes diplomatic talks with Iran will take place in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.

Describing the upcoming encounter as "perhaps important," Trump reiterated Washington's unyielding stance on neutralising Tehran's nuclear ambitions, even as Iranian officials publicly denied that any formal negotiations with the US have been scheduled.

The diplomatic push follows a recent military escalation involving an exchange of fire between the two nations over highly sensitive maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at the White House during an executive order signing, President Trump expressed immense confidence in the U.S. geopolitic...