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Middle East stability

A deal between Qatar, Oman, and Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz suggests a move towards greater stability in a historically volatile region. Reduced tensions can prevent disruptions to oil supplies and trade routes, which is crucial for global economic confidence and peace.

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