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Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait

Mehr News Agency

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June 23, 2026

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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

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· Jul 11, 2026

Fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks as Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats

Iran and Oman’s foreign ministers have met to discuss the safety of the Strait of Hormuz located between them.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks

Iran and Oman discuss Strait of Hormuz management after ceasefire talks

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, Qatar Discuss Hormuz Crisis as Pakistan and UK Urge De-Escalation

DOHA/ISLAMABAD/ANKARA, July 8: Iran and Qatar held high-level talks on Wednesday to address the escalating security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistan and the United...

Washington Examiner

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· 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

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· Jul 8, 2026

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Ministers of Iran, Qatar Discuss Regional Developments & Recent Events in Strait of Hormuz

Fortune

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· 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

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· Jun 25, 2026

Top Saudi, US diplomats discuss Washington-Tehran agreement, Hormuz navigation

Talks held on sidelines Gulf-US ministerial meeting in Manama, says Saudi Foreign Ministry

ArcaMax

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· Jul 1, 2026

US says Witkoff, Kushner had positive talks in Doha on Iran deal

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held positive discussions in Qatar and progress is being made on technical talks with Iran, according to a senior administration official, as the countries seek to turn an interim peace deal into a ...

Off The Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

No plans for direct talks between U.S. and Iran planned in Doha, says Qatar’s foreign ministry

Aspokesperson for Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that there are no plans for high-level meetings or direct talks between the U.S. and Iran in Qatar. The statement contradicts a social media post on Monday from President Donald Trump, who said that Iran had requested a meeting in Doha. Iranian and U.S. negotiators are planning []...Click to read more

teleSUR English

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· Jul 11, 2026

3 Strategic Moves: Strait of Hormuz Management Deal Boosts Regional Security

Strait of Hormuz management talks between Iran and Oman aim to secure safe navigation, resist U.S. pressure and stabilize global energy flows amid rising tensions. Related: Iranian Supreme Leader Promises To Avenge Khamenei’s Death Strait of Hormuz management has moved to the center of regional diplomacy as Iran and Oman intensify coordination to guarantee safe []

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

KNG undersecretary, Bangladesh’s envoy discuss relations

KUWAIT: Kuwait National Guard (KNG) Undersecretary Lt Gen Hamad Al-Barjas held talks on Sunday with Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Kuwait Maj Gen Syed Tariq Hussain on a range of issue...

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran, Oman hold fresh Strait of Hormuz talks

Iran, Oman hold fresh Strait of Hormuz talks

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 7, 2026

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

By John Irish and Lili BayerANKARA, July 7 (Reuters) - NATO foreign ministers will meet Gulf Arab counterparts on Tuesday to address the stalemate over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime mission that Iran has so far dismissed.The meeting on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara will bring together ministers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates following weeks of tensions in the strategically important waterway despite an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal.

Presstv

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran top negotiator departs for Muscat to discuss Hormuz Strait cooperation

Iran’s top negotiator in the talks with the US heads for Oman for discussion about joint cooperation on the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar Says No High-Level US-Iran Meetings in Doha

Mediator Qatar says that no high-level meetings or direct talks between the United States and Iran are planned in Doha after Washington said it had sent a top delegation for negotiations. #Qatar #US #Iran

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

Qatar says no Iran, US high-level talks to take place

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari said Tuesday that no high-level meeting between the United States and Iran is scheduled to happen in Qatar.

Ariana News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Qatar embassy holds roundtable on Afghanistan’s relations with international community

The Embassy of the State of Qatar in Kabul held a roundtable discussion on Afghanistan’s relations with the international community, bringing together representatives from the United Nations and Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting was attended by Georgette Gagnon, Acting Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and Deputy Special Representative [] The post Qatar embassy holds roundtable on Afghanistan’s relations with international community first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

BRICS News

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· Jun 29, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇴🇲 Iran says it held its first meeting with Oman on join-management of the Strait o [...]

JUST IN: Iran says it held its first meeting with Oman on join-management of the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Drudge Retort

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· 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

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· 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

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

BBC News

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· Jun 30, 2026

US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.

The Economic Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

Pak, Bahrain talk regional situation amid US-Iran war

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran, Oman FM discuss bilateral ties, Strait of Hormuz security

MUSCAT, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and the latest regional developments, with a particular focus on security in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring safe maritime navigation. Araghchi, who arrived in Oman leading a []

Times of India

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· Jun 30, 2026

'No direct US-Iran talks': Top US envoys reach Doha for Qatar-mediated negotiations

In Doha, US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner engaged with Qatari mediators to discuss Iran negotiations. They learned from both Qatar and Iran that no direct meetings would take place between US and Iranian officials, contradicting President Trump's earlier assertions. Instead, the conversations, organized by Qatar, will prioritize implementing a memorandum of understanding, which includes addressing the release of Iran's frozen assets.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 2, 2026

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait of Hormuz

Ya Libnan

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran war updates: Trump announces Qatar talks, but Tehran says nothing planned

Steve Witkoff (R) and Jared Kushner are supposed to be in Doha on Tuesday to talk to the Iranian delegation but Iran says nothing is planned Here is the latest- Who is saying what about the talks in Qatar? Iran’s Pezeshkian says Iran won’t operate under threats President Pezeshkian has been saying all along, and []

Investing.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran and Oman to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz administration

Iran and Oman to hold talks on Strait of Hormuz administration

USA TODAY

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran not meeting for talks with US's Kushner, Witkoff during Qatar visit, official says

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be in Qatar, but won't be meeting with Iran, according to Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

U.S.-Iran Talks Leave Strait of Hormuz Stuck in a Dangerous Gray Zone

(NaturalNews) Talks between the United States and Iran have produced a temporary negotiation framework but no lasting agreement on the status of the Strait of Hormu...

Disclose.tv

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· Jun 30, 2026

[Media] JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S.

JUST IN - Qatar's FM spokesperson says U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared ​Kushner will meet Qatari mediators in Doha to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, there will be no meeting with Iran, and states that Qatar has not sent Iran 6 billion of Iranian frozen funds.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/khfhn7ra9n/@disclosetvDisclose.tvUS envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with IranBreaking news from around the world.

The West Australian

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· 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

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Trump dismisses fears of renewed combat as Qatar cites ‘positive progress’ in deadlocked talks

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were in Qatar to discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

The Japan Times

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· 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

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· 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

India News Network

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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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