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Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.?

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What happened

Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighs in on previously scheduled talks between Iran and Gulf states.

Shortly before this interview aired, Oman announced that the talks were postponed.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:03:12 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says, as prospects for U.S.-Iran diplomacy appear elusive

  2. Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.?

  3. Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shut down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  4. Iran war live: Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed

  5. Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

  6. Oil prices jump over 2% as fresh Saudi, Strait of Hormuz strikes fuel supply fears

  7. Trump says U.S. may keep Iranian oil 'like Venezuela' as Gulf-Iran Hormuz talks stall

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