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Trump warns Oman, new Gaza working groups, and Iraq considers dinar reform

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , US special envoy Jared Kushner says Iran is refusing to make the concessions needed for a longer-term agreement after the latest negotiation deadline expired, while Tehran says it has reached an understanding with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. We also look at US President Donald Trump's warning to Oman as diplomacy over the…

Trump warns Oman, new Gaza working groups, and Iraq considers dinar reform

US special envoy Jared Kushner reported that Iran is resisting necessary concessions for a prolonged agreement following the recent negotiation deadline. Tehran claimed to have reached an understanding with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump cautioned Oman regarding the ongoing diplomacy over the vital waterway.

Moreover, Israel has agreed to collaborate with the US-backed Board of Peace in setting up two working groups in Gaza, one concentrating on disarmament and the other on reconstruction and public health, as per Jared Kushner's discussions with Israeli authorities, Hamas, and regional mediators.

Iraq is contemplating the elimination of zeros from its currency due to a fiscal constraint. Dubai is progressing with a rail connection between its two international airports. FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, Kevin Lamour, was dismissed after expressing criticism of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's commercial rights proposal.

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