Exclusive: Sources confirm that while American diplomats remain in Doha, they have refused direct talks with Iranian representatives. Meanwhile, a British diplomatic team has been secretly engaging with all parties in an attempt to broker a broader agreement. The US delegation has maintained a policy of maximum pressure, declining to meet Iranian officials despite being in the same city.
British sources indicate that their team has held multiple rounds of negotiations with Iranian, Saudi, and Qatari officials, aiming to reduce tensions in the region. This diplomatic rift threatens to undermine the already fragile talks over the nuclear deal. One European official described the US stance as 'counterproductive' and accused Washington of playing politics while the British sought a workable compromise.
The British Foreign Office refused to comment on the record, but a spokesperson denied any rift with Washington. However, leaked documents suggest London is frustrated with the US approach and is moving unilaterally to secure a deal. The situation remains fluid, with both teams now operating in the same city but on entirely separate tracks.
This is a classic case of allies diverging on the ground, with the British pursuing diplomacy where the Americans see only confrontation.
