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US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of cr...
Key takeaway The envoys won’t be having direct negotiations with Iranian diplomats while in Qatar’s capital, Doha, said Majed al-Ansari, a spokesman for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents, the ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf may seem like a distant concern, but the potential impact on the local economy is very real. As a major oil-refining hub, San Antonio's energy industry is closely tied to the global oil market, which has been severely disrupted by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the world's oil passes through this critical waterway, and any prolonged disruption could lead to higher fuel prices and economic uncertainty for our community. With the US envoys' visit to Qatar, Alamo Heights residents should be watching for any developments that could affect the stability of the global oil market and, by extension, our local economy. The success or failure of these indirect negotiations could have far-reaching consequences, making it essential for our community to stay informed about this critical issue.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of cr...
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