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Trump Calls for Space Talks as Hormuz Traffic Hits Low

7/27/2026

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Qatar and Pakistan mediators pushed United States and Iran toward renewed talks after a three-day pause.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks would be held in space.
United States paused attacks, reimposed naval blockade, redirected ships, and saw Strait of Hormuz traffic fall to a three-week low.
Iran’s spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran and Oman met to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic, but mediators have not yet held talks.

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Qatar and Pakistan mediators pushed United States and Iran toward renewed talks after a three-day pause.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that talks would be held in space.
United States paused attacks, reimposed naval blockade, redirected ships, and saw Strait of Hormuz traffic fall to a three-week low.
Iran’s spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran and Oman met to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic, but mediators have not yet held talks.