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U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf
Iran and the U.S. traded attacks over the weekend, throwing into question technical talks that were set to take place this week to advance the interim deal agreed earlier this month.
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Libertarian Institute
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran
The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []
The Cradle
· Jun 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'
Persian Gulf relations were heavily strained by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which engulfed all of West Asia
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes
The United States and Iran agreed late Sunday evening to halt military operations in the Gulf and return to diplomatic negotiations, narrowly preserving a fragile ceasefire that was signed less than two weeks ago. Washington has proposed that the new round of technical discussions take place in Doha, Qatar, with meetings starting as early as [] Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan
WASHINGTON: Kementerian Luar Iran pada Isnin menafikan laporan bahawa pasukan teknikal Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) akan mengadakan pertemuan dalam beberapa hari akan datang bagi membincangkan pelaksanaan perjanjian untuk menamatkan perang di Asia Barat. Kedua-dua pihak telah saling berbalas serangan di rantau Teluk sejak beberapa hari kebelakangan ini, sekali gus menguji ketahanan gencatan senjata yang ... Read more The post Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Iran Herald
· Jun 30, 2026
Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations
CAIRO, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker for the Arab Parliament, has stressed that any understandings or agreements between the United States and Iran must take into account the security concerns of Arab countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and ensure their inclusion in any arrangements related to regional security and stability.Addressing the closing s
TASS
· Jun 24, 2026
Press review: Israel-Lebanon talks reveal rift and US reassures Gulf as Iran reshapes ties
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Related coverage for "U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf": Libertarian Institute — Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran. The Cradle — Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'. Tampa Free Press — Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes. Utusan Malaysia — Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan. Iran Herald — Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations . TASS — Press review: Israel-Lebanon talks reveal rift and US reassures Gulf as Iran reshapes ties