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Mediator Qatar says Hormuz agreement crucial for US-Iran talks to resume
Qatar says an Iran-Oman Hormuz agreement is key to resuming US-Iran talks, after a June memorandum collapsed over the strait
Aug 18, 2026
Aug 18, 2026

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