Trump Claims Iran Seeks Qatar Talks; Tehran Denies Meeting, Warns France on Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has said Iran “requested a meeting” after last week’s strikes and claims talks will hold in Qatar today.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies plans for a US meeting but confirms it will send an expert team to Doha to track the release of frozen Iranian funds.

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Tehran rejected France’s de-mining plans for the Strait of Hormuz, warning Paris against “provocations” amid a “sensitive and complex situation.”

Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza and hit southern Lebanon again, despite its ceasefire deal with Beirut.

By ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO