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.

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

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

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

  3. Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane

  4. Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  5. Brent crude jumps above $108 after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

  6. Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks

  7. Iran says it destroyed U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies

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