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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) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
For residents of Terrell Hills , the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz may seem like a distant concern, but the potential impact on the local economy is very real. As a major oil-producing state, Texas is closely tied to the global energy market, and any disruption to oil shipments can have a ripple effect on prices at the pump. With a significant portion of the world's oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a continued blockade or conflict in the region could lead to higher fuel costs for commuters and businesses in the San Antonio area, including Terrell Hills. As the US envoys engage in indirect negotiations with Iran, locals will be watching to see if a resolution can be reached, and how it may affect their daily lives and the local economy. The outcome of these talks could have a direct impact on the cost of living and doing business in Terrell Hills.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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