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• Manama refuses any talks with Tehran until diplomatic ties restored

• Senior Iranian official signals no deal will be signed at tomorrow’s meeting

• Pezeshkian says region doesn’t need US as ‘policeman’

MANAMA: Bahrain will not attend Monday’s meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman over the blockaded Strait of Hormuz, adding uncertainty to talks that a senior Iranian official has already said are unlikely to result in a signed agreement.