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US and Iran edge toward talks as Hormuz shipping hits three-week low · 1 source tracked

Regional officials report progress in mediating talks between the United States and Iran, following a period of escalating tensions and a recent pause in attacks. Mediators, including Qatar and Pakistan, are working to revive an interim ceasefire deal. While direct negotiations have not occurred, messages are being conveyed between the two nations. Discussions also involve Iran and Oman on managing safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route that Iran has stated remains closed. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros ·

    U.S. and Iran edge toward talks as Hormuz shipping hits three-week low, regional officials say

    Qatar- and Pakistan-led mediators are pushing the U.S. and Iran to return to an interim ceasefire deal that had collapsed after the exchanges of fire