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World : Iran, Oman Convene First Meeting Of Joint Hormuz Committee
TEHRAN, June 29 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has announced that representatives from Iran and Oman convened for the first meeting of the joint Hormuz committee, focusing on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
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Tehran Times
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz committee talks as sovereignty push intensifies
TEHRAN - Iran and Oman convened for the inaugural session of their newly formed joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz, with talks centering on the strategic waterway’s long-term administration.
AzerNews
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran, Oman hold first meeting of joint committee on Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that Iran and Oman have convened the inaugural meeting of their joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat.
BRICS News
· Jun 29, 2026
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Arab Times Online
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran, Oman Hold First Joint Committee Meeting on Strait of Hormuz Management
MUSCAT, Jun 29: Iran and Oman held the first meeting of a joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, focusing on issues related to the strategic waterway and its future man...
Presstv
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran, Oman launch joint Hormuz committee to discuss strait’s future governance
Iran and Oman hold the first meeting of their newly established joint Hormuz committee, with discussions focusing on the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz.
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran, Oman hold 1st joint cmte. on Hormuz Strait in Muscat
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi revealed that the first joint committee between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz was held in the capital Muscat on Monday.
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 28, 2026
Kabul, Bishkek ink agreement to establish Joint Business Council
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan have inked an agreement to establish a Joint Business Council during the Afghan-Kyrgyz Business Forum in Bishkek, the Afghan Embassy
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
Meeting underway between Iranian, Qatari delegation in Switzerland ahead of US-Iran talks
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Iran Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
"Outsiders cannot even protect themselves": Iran's FM Araghchi lashes out as CENTCOM gathers 12 nations for security dialogue
Tehran [Iran], July 3 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has convened a landmark regional security conference in Bahrain, bringing together military leaders from 12 nations, including unprecedented participation from Syria and Lebanon. The high-level summit, hosted by the Bahrain Defence Force, aimed to fortify the Middle East's unified air defence umbrella and secure vital maritime shipping lanes.Howeve
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran, Oman hold first joint committee meeting on Strait of Hormuz management
TEHRAN, June 29 (YPA) – The joint committee between Tehran and Muscat held its first official meeting in Muscat regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement by Kazem Gharibabadi, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on the future []
MS NOW
· Jul 11, 2026
After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf leaders
A delegation from Iran led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Oman for talks centered on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The post After another broken ceasefire with U.S., Iran talks with Gulf leaders appeared first on MS NOW.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 2, 2026
US, Iran agree to continue discussions
US and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with “positive progress made,” and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said. The next meeting will be scheduled “at the earliest possible time” after the funeral of Iran’s previous supreme leader, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for [] The post US, Iran agree to continue discussions appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Qatar: Lucerne summit, 1st meeting of high-level committee begin with US, Iran, Pakistan participation
Qatar: Lucerne summit, 1st meeting of high-level committee begin with US, Iran, Pakistan participation
Ariana News
· 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.
Al-Monitor
· 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.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Sources: Extraordinary meeting on Hezbollah planned for first day of US-Iran talks in Switzerland
Sources: Extraordinary meeting on Hezbollah planned for first day of US-Iran talks in Switzerland
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar PM Heads to Oman Ahead of Hormuz Talks
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani meets with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said in Muscat for talks on initiating negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf Arab states on the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwait Times
· Jun 25, 2026
GCC, US reaffirm strategic partnership, discuss regional de-escalation efforts
MANAMA: Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah headed Kuwait’s delegation to the joint ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United...
UrduPoint
· Jun 22, 2026
Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran
Joint statement by Qatar, Pakistan on first high-level committee meeting with participation of US, Iran
Off The Press
· 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
Hindustan Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Pak PM meets Iran, Qatar to revive negotiations as Islamabad MoU violated
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Iran and Qatar during separate talks in an effort to revive negotiations with the US
KSAT San Antonio
· 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.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 29, 2026
US and Iran to cease strikes and discuss Strait of Hormuz this week: Report
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Qatari, Pakistani mediators conclude talks with U.S., Iranian negotiators in Doha
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
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The United States and Iran are preparing for a new round of high-level talks in Doha aimed at advancing implementation of their recent memorandum of understanding, even as maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon continue to test the fragile diplomatic process. The White House announced that US [] The post US, Iran prepare for Doha talks amid regional security challenges first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar says no direct or high-level US-Iran meetings in Doha
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman, Majed Al Ansari, says US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha, but that there are no meetings currently scheduled with Iranian officials. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Egypt Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments. The meeting, according to the ministry, reviewed the latest developments in negotiations between the United States and Iran under the The post Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know appeared first on Egypt Independent.
TASS
· Jul 10, 2026
Turkey sells Russian-made S-400 systems to Gulf nation — newspaper
According to the report, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have been mentioned in this regard, but it is better to wait for an official announcement
Sputnik
· Jun 29, 2026
Iran-Oman Joint Committee on Hormuz Strait Holds 1st Meeting in Muscat
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The first meeting of the Iran-Oman joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz took place in Muscat, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Monday.
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