Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks amid int’l hopes dialogue with US will resume
Officials review efforts being made to reduce war escalation and create ‘appropriate conditions’ for dialogue, Doha says
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit?
There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks
Sheikh Mohammed’s visit comes as US-Israel war on Iran nears its sixth month with no diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Why Hormuz remains high risk for ships despite US claims of mine-clearing
Analysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping ‘safe’ in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Oman agree on temporary Hormuz route: What we know
Iran’s deputy foreign minister announced a temporary shipping corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Oman agree on new temporary route in Hormuz
Deputy foreign minster says the route’s entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Sanctions or missiles? How Gulf will view Trump’s new Iran approach
As Washington pressures Tehran, Gulf states weigh sanctions against the risk of escalation.
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