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Axios Report: Over the past two days, Iranian and U.S. officials engaged in parallel talks mediated by Qatar in Doha. An attempt by Qatari mediators to arrange a direct trilateral session was rejected by Tehran, according to a regional source.

Gulf states are furious with Oman over its involvement in talks with Iran on joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat from a mediating country told Kan News. During recent Iranian negotiations in Doha, mediators tried to convince Tehran to fully reopen the strait without restrictions. The diplomat said Gulf nations, not just the U.S., are strongly opposed to any Omani-Iranian arrangement, viewing it as a direct threat. The message to Oman: don't interfere.

Iran's delegation led by Parliament Speaker Qalibaf departing Doha for Tehran tonight after concluding meetings, per an Iranian source cited by Al Mayadeen.

ATTACK: UKMTO reports a bulk carrier northeast of Doha was hit by an unidentified projectile, sparking a fire that was quickly contained.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha, continuing his Gulf tour. Talks focused on bilateral ties and economic cooperation.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in Doha after visiting Saudi Arabia. He is expected to meet Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as part of a broader Gulf tour.

Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein arrived in Doha and met with Qatar's Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the first leg of a Gulf solidarity tour.

Hussein stressed that "the security of the Arab Gulf states is central to the security and stability of the region." He is expected in Bahrain later today. - Royal Hashemite Court

Iranian state TV has pulled the evacuation alert for Doha, saying the report was not official and issuing an apology for airing it.

IRIB, Iranian state TV has deleted their post abut this and wrote:

'Apologizing to our esteemed audience following the publication of a post regarding an evacuation warning for Doha, this news is refuted due to the unofficial nature of the content and statements from informed sources.'

🔴🔴BREAKING

IRGC issues evacuation order for Doha, Qatar

Emails reveal Qatar urged U.S. universities with Doha campuses to align messaging with the regime after Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack, insisting on “information sharing and no surprises.”

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