Mediators push US-Iran talks in Qatar and Oman to avert escalation
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Qatar, Oman, US, Iran
Tehran, Strait of Hormuz
July 2026
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Regional mediators are working to prevent escalation between the US and Iran. Qatar held talks in Tehran, while Oman proposed a plan for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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