Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed
Iran's foreign ministry had said a meeting hosted by Oman would take place to negotiate the future of the strait.
Oman has postponed a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf countries on the Strait of Hormuz, postponing it until a later date. Iran had intended to host the meeting, which would have discussed the future of the strategically important waterway. The Gulf states, including Iraq and Gulf countries, were initially speculated to participate, but none had confirmed their attendance.
Bahrain, however, has ruled out attending the meeting. The postponement aims to create conditions for constructive dialogue to maintain stability and cooperation in the region. The Hormuz blockade, which has been in place since February 28 due to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, has led to soaring oil prices surpassing $100 a barrel.
Despite a June accord between Washington and Tehran, the blockade remains in effect, and recent Houthi attacks on key shipping routes have given Tehran leverage over another crucial waterway, the Bab al-Mandab.
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