Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz, diplomat says

Published June 24, 2026 Updated June 24, 2026 03:35pm

Qatar’s prime minister has visited Muscat for talks with Oman on setting up negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf Arab states on the reopening and future operation of the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat briefed on the talks told Reuters.

The discussions are separate from U.S.-Iran peace talks and de-mining arrangements, and Gulf states are expected to push for no transit fees while Iran could propose environmental, navigation and security fees, the diplomat said.

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