Middle East

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

September 13, 20265:03 PM ET

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Elissa Nadworny

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Daniel Ofman

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Michael Levitt

What to expect from talks between Iran and Gulf states in Oman





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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.

Editor’s note: The headline and the web description of this interview have been updated to make clear that the talks between Iran and Gulf states over the Strait of Hormuz were postponed. Sept. 13, 2026

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