Iran Rejects Nuclear Talks Through Qatar, Trump Says US No Longer Needs Deal

Iran has reportedly informed Qatar that it is unwilling to negotiate over its nuclear programme, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare that Washington no longer needs a nuclear agreement with Tehran.

According to reports circulating on Thursday, Iran conveyed its position to Qatar within the past 24 hours, with Doha subsequently relaying the message to Washington. The development was initially reported by Israeli media outlet Channel 14 and widely shared on social media.

Following the reported communication, Trump indicated that the time for pursuing a nuclear agreement with Iran had passed. He also pointed to Washington's existing leverage over Tehran, including frozen Iranian assets and its influence over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The reported development comes amid ongoing indirect diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, with Qatar playing a key mediating role following military escalations earlier in 2026.

In recent weeks, Iran has reportedly conveyed proposals through Qatar while maintaining that its conditions must be met before further negotiations can proceed. Washington, meanwhile, has continued to insist that restrictions on Iran's nuclear programme remain a key requirement for any agreement.

However, there has been no immediate official confirmation from the Iranian, Qatari or US governments regarding the reported communication within the past 24 hours.

The latest reports highlight continuing differences between Washington and Tehran over nuclear restrictions, sanctions and navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving diplomatic efforts to ease tensions uncertain.