Diplomacy stumbles as meeting on Hormuz between Iran and Gulf states is postponed
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A meeting between Iran and Gulf countries to discuss shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed. The meeting, scheduled for Monday in Oman, was called off after an Iranian cargo ship was struck near Qeshm Island in the strait, resulting in one person killed and four crew members wounded, according to Iranian state media.
Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi said the meeting was postponed "in the interests of consensus". An Iranian foreign ministry official stated that the decision was taken jointly by Tehran and Muscat at the request of some regional countries.
Iran will coordinate with Oman to set a new date for the meeting.
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