Qatar's prime minister is in Oman, a diplomat told AFP, ahead of mediation aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz via talks between Iran and Gulf Arab states. The visit builds on earlier diplomatic efforts and comes as Gulf states reportedly oppose transit tolls, while Iran may propose fees for maritime services.
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is in Oman, a diplomat told AFP, to launch a joint mediation process with Muscat aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz through talks between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council states. The visit, reported Wednesday afternoon, marks the latest step in a diplomatic thread that The Zioneer has tracked closely since early June, when preparatory meetings for a broader US-Iran understanding began in Doha. As The Zioneer reported at 13:23 Wednesday, the Qatari premier arrived in Muscat to advance this specific Gulf-Iran track alongside the parallel US-Iran negotiations. The broader context includes weeks of mediation by Doha between Washington and Tehran, which sources have described as nearing a potential memorandum of understanding. The Strait of Hormuz route has been a point of tension, with Gulf states reportedly pushing for no transit tolls and Iran considering proposals for environmental and navigation service fees. The outcome of the talks between Iran, Gulf states, Iraq, and Oman remained unconfirmed as of publication.
3 developments
- DevelopingQatar PM talks with Turkish, Egyptian counterparts on regional security efforts
- DevelopingQatar publicly welcomes US-Iran MOU, calls for constructive talks
- DevelopingIranian FM: Strait of Hormuz is not international waters, but a shared maritime route with Oman
- DevelopingIran says it established joint committee with Oman on Hormuz talks
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