Pakistan, July 1 -- US and Iranian officials will hold indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday. The discussions aim to advance a memorandum of understanding following recent diplomatic progress. The meeting matters because it could strengthen dialogue between both countries through continued mediation.

The talks will be held with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan, according to a diplomat who spoke to AFP. The discussions will focus on technical aspects of the proposed memorandum of understanding. Officials also hope to build on progress achieved during the recent Lake Lucerne Summit. Both sides will continue indirect engagement instead of direct negotiations.

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will not participate in Wednes...