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After Qatari Tanker Attacked in Oman Waters, Iranian Regime Tells US: No Final Deal While Trump Threatens War

TEHRAN, Jul 7: Iran has declared that negotiations on a final nuclear agreement with the United States will not begin while military threats continue, hours after a commercial oil...
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BOL News
· Jul 11, 2026
US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks
Iran has been asked to issue a public statement confirming that commercial shipping will no longer be targeted. The post US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks appeared first on BOL News.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Qatar condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy
Doha, July 9 (SANA) Qatar on Thursday condemned attacks targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and called on all parties to remain committed to dialogue and diplomacy amid renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran. According to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman []
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route
Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
TRT World
· Jul 1, 2026
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal
US and Iranian envoys are in Qatar, but not for direct talks. Iran insists it will not begin negotiations on a final deal until the memorandum of understanding is fully implemented. Tehran wants Israel's assault on Lebanon to end, and for the US to lift oil sanctions and release its frozen funds. Craig Boswell reports from Washington.
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable"
JUST IN: US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and will be met with consequences.@BRICSNews
Independent Online
· Jul 1, 2026
Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far
Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far
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Related coverage for "After Qatari Tanker Attacked in Oman Waters, Iranian Regime Tells US: No Final Deal While Trump Threatens War": BOL News — US presses Iran to end ship attacks before Oman talks. Syrian Arab News Agency — Qatar condemns attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomacy. Times of India — Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route. TRT World — US envoys Kushner and Witkoff in Doha for talks on Iran deal. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable". Independent Online — Confusion over Iran talks in Qatar: Here's what we know so far
