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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
San Antonio 's reliance on international trade and its position as a major inland port means that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz has significant implications for the local economy. With a fifth of the world's oil normally passing through the strait, the current blockade has the potential to drive up fuel costs and affect the cost of goods transported through the Port of San Antonio. As the US envoys meet with mediators in Qatar, San Antonio businesses and residents will be watching closely to see if a resolution can be reached, and if the strait can be reopened to shipping traffic. The city's diverse economy, which includes a strong energy sector, makes it vulnerable to fluctuations in the global energy market, and a prolonged crisis in the Persian Gulf could have far-reaching consequences for the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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