CNN reported that Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy, has departed for Doha, the capital of Qatar, to take part in negotiations.

At the same time, Gharibabadi announced the trip of an expert delegation from the Islamic Republic to Qatar.

He emphasized that this delegation will not hold any meetings with U.S. officials.

No further details have been released about the agenda for these trips or the timing of the talks.