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US, Iran conclude talks focused on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect ⁠talk with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they said had been resolved when an interim agreement was announced two weeks ago.

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What happenedUS, Iran conclude talks focused on Strait of Hormuz.
What changedRTE News (Ireland) frames it as "US, Iran conclude talks focused on Strait of Hormuz". The Hill frames it as "Iran’s flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot".
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Still Watching. RTE News (Ireland) frames it as "US, Iran conclude talks focused on Strait of Hormuz". The Hill frames it as "Iran’s flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot".

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Center ·News report

US, Iran conclude talks focused on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect ⁠talk with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace, focusing instead on issues that they said had been resolved when an...

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Center ·News report

U.S., Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait

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Sources said the two ‌countries discussed the Strait of Hormuz and financial incentives ​for Iran, two pillars of the initial agreement they signed in June.

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Center ·News report

Oil Extends Decline as Barrels Flow Through Strait of Hormuz

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Oil fell for a third day as flows through the Strait of Hormuz climbed and there were signs of progress in indirect talks between the US and Iran.

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The Hill1h ago

Iran’s flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & Nat Sec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump on back foot after Iran’s flex in Strait of Hormuz Iran...

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