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Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran held constructive talks on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, with both sides stressing their commitment to international law and safe passage of commercial ships through the strategic waterway.
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 11, 2026
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Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers have met to discuss the safety of the Strait of Hormuz located between them.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks
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Arab Times Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran, Qatar Discuss Hormuz Crisis as Pakistan and UK Urge De-Escalation
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
Officials from the United States and Iran will meet in Qatar this week to discuss the Strait of Hormuz after agreeing to “halt strikes” following a weekend of intermittent fighting between the two countries. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday in Doha, will be held to allow the two sides “to work out their dispute over []
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 8, 2026
Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz
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Fortune
· Jul 11, 2026
U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’
The announcement followed Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers meeting on Saturday to discuss the strait that lies between them.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Top Saudi, US diplomats discuss Washington-Tehran agreement, Hormuz navigation
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ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
US says Witkoff, Kushner had positive talks in Doha on Iran deal
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Off The Press
· Jun 30, 2026
No plans for direct talks between U.S. and Iran planned in Doha, says Qatar’s foreign ministry
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teleSUR English
· Jul 11, 2026
3 Strategic Moves: Strait of Hormuz Management Deal Boosts Regional Security
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· Jun 21, 2026
KNG undersecretary, Bangladesh’s envoy discuss relations
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· Jul 11, 2026
Iran, Oman hold fresh Strait of Hormuz talks
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Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs
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Presstv
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran top negotiator departs for Muscat to discuss Hormuz Strait cooperation
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Al Arabiya English
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha
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Mehr News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place
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Ariana News
· Jun 23, 2026
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BRICS News
· Jun 29, 2026
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Drudge Retort
· Jul 1, 2026
Uncertainty over Qatar Diplomacy Clouds Prospects for Deal
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff arrive in Doha. Qatari official says no high-level US-Iran meetings scheduled. Iran has tried to exert control over Strait of Hormuz. Strikes and counter-strikes in recent days by Iran and US.
Sputnik
· Jul 1, 2026
Kushner, Witkoff Claim 'Positive' Qatar Talks as Technical Negotiations Move Ahead — Report
US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have held positive discussions with regional leaders in Qatar, and lower‑level technical talks with Iran are progressing, according to a senior administration official cited by Bloomberg.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping
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BBC News
· Jun 30, 2026
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
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The Economic Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war
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Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran, Oman FM discuss bilateral ties, Strait of Hormuz security
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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USA TODAY
· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
U.S.-Iran Talks Leave Strait of Hormuz Stuck in a Dangerous Gray Zone
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Disclose.tv
· Jun 30, 2026
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The West Australian
· Jun 29, 2026
US-Iran talks to focus on de-escalation, Hormuz
Iran and the US will sit down together for talks, but Iran says the focus will be on managing the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalating tensions.
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Trump dismisses fears of renewed combat as Qatar cites ‘positive progress’ in deadlocked talks
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The Japan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations
Marco Rubio's comments came after Iran and Oman said earlier in the week that they were working toward an agreement to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz.
TRT World
· Jul 1, 2026
Tehran has no meetings scheduled with US in Doha: Spokesperson
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran has no meetings scheduled with US officials in Doha, stressing that Iran "had no plans in the first place" to meet the American side over the next few days. He said discussions expected in Qatar would instead focus on implementing provisions of the recent memorandum of understanding, including the release of Iran's restricted assets, and would be held with Qatari officials. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
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· Jul 8, 2026
Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike
Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.
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