Doha

American

[doh-hah] / ˈdoʊ hɑ /

noun

a city in and the capital of the state of Qatar, on the Persian Gulf.

Doha British

/ ˈdəʊə, ˈdəʊhɑː /

noun

Former name: Bida. El Beda. the capital and chief port of Qatar, on the E coast of the peninsula. Pop: 370 000 (2002 est)

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In indirect talks in Doha this week, the president’s team failed to unlock any new funds or get sanctions relief, as Iran refused to cede control of the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

President Trump’s top envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are meeting mediators in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

On Tuesday, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman told a news conference that the two US envoys had arrived in Doha for talks with mediators but not Iranian officials.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner are in Doha to discuss the US-Iran negotiations with mediators, Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says, but they will not meet Iranian officials there.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

Doha waved and walked out the front door.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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