[Iran, Gulf Cooperation Council, and Iraq Hold Talks on the Strait of Hormuz Issue] According to a report by Jinse Finance on June 24, market sources and informed diplomats stated that the talks held between Iran, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Iraq regarding the Strait of Hormuz issue are unrelated to U.S.-Iran peace negotiations or demining arrangements in the strait. Instead, they focus on the future operations of the Strait of Hormuz. Plans are currently underway to hold separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf countries in Riyadh.