Oil prices drop below $88 a barrel as US pauses military strikes on Iran
Brent crude prices fell below $88 per barrel after the US announced a temporary pause in military strikes against Iran to allow for diplomatic negotiations.
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US-Iran military conflict pauses for second straight day
A fragile pause in the military conflict between the US and Iran holds for a second day as regional mediators push for renewed ceasefire negotiations.
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Diplomatic uncertainty clouds Doha technical talks as Iran explicitly rejects direct high-level meeting with US envoys
Technical talks over the Strait of Hormuz face hurdles in Qatar after Tehran rejected a direct high-level sit-down with visiting US envoys.
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US and Iran delegations head to Qatar for potential talks amid contradicting statements on direct meetings
US and Iranian delegations are traveling to Doha, Qatar, for discussions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz conflict, though Tehran denies plans for direct talks.
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GCC condemns Israeli military incursions and shelling in southern Syria
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemns Israeli military actions in southern Syria, labeling them a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends joint GCC-US ministerial meeting in Bahrain
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with GCC foreign ministers in Bahrain to discuss the US-Iran peace deal and regional security.
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