Doha Technical Talks Begin as Iran Denies Direct US Negotiations

The Iran war enters a critical diplomatic phase as indirect US-Iran technical talks begin in Doha, despite Tehran continuing to deny that direct negotiations with Washington are taking place. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest developments in the Doha talks, the growing dispute over Iran's frozen assets, the countdown to the Strait of Hormuz deadline, and what these negotiations could mean for the future of the conflict.We examine the latest statements from Donald Trump, JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Iranian officials as both sides pursue diplomacy while continuing to prepare for the possibility of renewed military escalation. Why is Iran refusing to acknowledge direct talks? Why have frozen Iranian assets become the biggest obstacle to a deal? And can the United States and Iran reach an agreement before the temporary Hormuz framework expires?This episode also covers the latest security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, commercial shipping, global oil markets, Brent crude prices, sanctions relief, nuclear inspections, Iran's uranium programme, the continuing violence in Lebanon, and the wider geopolitical consequences for the Middle East and the global economy.Epic Fury delivers clear, fact-based analysis of the Iran war, US-Iran relations, Middle East conflict, nuclear diplomacy, military developments, energy security, sanctions, oil prices, and international affairs. Every episode separates verified developments from political messaging, explaining not only what happened over the last twenty-four hours but why it matters and what could happen next.Whether you're following the Iran conflict, US foreign policy, the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear negotiations, global energy markets, or international security, this daily briefing gives you the context behind the headlines in one concise episode.