Trump Issues Warning to Oman as Gaza Working Groups Form and Iraq Considers Dinar Reform

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, US special envoy Jared Kushner states that Iran is declining to make the necessary concessions for a longer-term agreement following the expiration of the latest negotiation deadline. Meanwhile, Tehran announces it has reached an understanding with Oman regarding a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. We also examine US President Donald Trump's warning to Oman as diplomatic efforts continue over the strategic waterway.

Additionally, we look at Israel's agreement with the US-backed Board of Peace to establish two working groups in Gaza—one dedicated to disarmament and the other to reconstruction and public health—following meetings between Mr Kushner and Israeli leaders, Hamas, and regional mediators. Elsewhere, Iraq is evaluating the removal of zeros from its currency amid a budget squeeze, Dubai is advancing plans for a rail link connecting its two international airports, and Kevin Lamour, Fifa's chief operating officer, has been dismissed after criticizing Gianni Infantino's controversial commercial rights proposal.

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