Qatar: Temporary Hormuz Fees for Mine-Clearing Are Negotiable

🕌 DOHA — Qatar calls Hormuz tolls negotiable — the line Rubio said was a red line. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: Qatar's Deputy PM separating permanent tolls from temporary mine-clearing fees gives both sides a semantic exit. Rubio called tolls a non-starter — this reframe lets Washington say yes without reversing itself. Tehran gets revenue; the MOU gets a compliance mechanism. Watch whether US negotiators adopt Qatar's framing before the next Doha session.