Can Gulf states and Iran negotiate the Strait of Hormuz without the U.S.?
Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum weighs in on previously scheduled talks between Iran and Gulf states. Shortly before this interview aired, Oman announced that the talks were postponed.
Iranian officials announced on Sunday that a planned meeting with Gulf Arab states in Oman had been postponed at the request of regional countries, according to Iran's Fars news agency. The decision was reportedly made jointly by Tehran and Muscat in an effort to reach consensus. Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, stated in a post on X that the meeting would foster dialogue supporting stability and cooperation in the region.
Iran's Fars news agency cited a foreign ministry official as saying the meeting's date would be determined jointly with Oman. While Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar were reportedly committed to the meeting, with foreign ministers expected to represent them, Bahrain announced it would not participate. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, told Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed that Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States met its demands, despite any agreement reached with Oman.
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