Qatar says no direct Iran-US talks in Doha

Saudi FM visits Beijing; Iraq’s premier expands anti-corruption crackdown; and more.

Ezgi Akin
Ezgi Akin
Jun 30, 2026
A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 30, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Ezgi Akin, filling in for Gabrielle. 

In today’s edition:

  • Qatar says no direct Iran-US talks in Doha
  • Saudi FM in China
  • Inside Iraqi PM's anti-corruption drive
  • Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter 
  • World Cup update: Morocco stuns Netherlands 
  • Oman's sultan meets Macron in first France visit since 1989

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