[Senior Iranian Official: Iran and the U.S. Hold Indirect Talks in Qatar, Focusing on Two Key Issues] According to Golden Finance, on July 1, a senior Iranian official stated that indirect talks between Tehran and Washington began on Tuesday evening local time in Doha. The discussions primarily focused on the unfreezing of Iranian funds and issues related to the Strait of Hormuz. The official said: 'The indirect negotiations started on Tuesday evening. The Iranian side held meetings with Qatari and Pakistani officials, who subsequently engaged with the U.S. side. The indirect talks continued on Wednesday, with a focus on Iran's frozen assets and the Strait of Hormuz issue.'