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US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 6 min read
The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. “at any level” after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war.U.S. President Donal...
Key takeaway President Donald Trump said the Islamic Republic had requested a meeting with U.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's economy, heavily reliant on the oil and gas industry, is closely tied to the fluctuations in global energy markets. The recent pause in strikes between the US and Iran may bring temporary relief, but the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pose a significant threat to the city's economic stability. As a major transportation hub, San Antonio's businesses and residents are affected by the rising and falling oil prices, which can impact everything from fuel costs to manufacturing and construction. The city's refineries and pipelines, which supply fuel to much of the southern United States, are particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the global energy supply chain. As the situation in the Middle East continues to unfold, San Antonio's leaders and residents will be watching closely, aware that any escalation in the conflict could have far-reaching consequences for the local economy.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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