MUSCAT: A meeting planned for Monday in Oman to discuss possible arrangements between Iran and Gulf states over the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirmed the postponement in a statement on X.
However, he did not immediately give a new date for the meeting. He also did not explain why the talks were postponed.
Iran and Gulf States Planned to Discuss Hormuz
The proposed meeting was expected to focus on possible arrangements and agreements concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
The waterway plays a major role in global oil and gas shipments. Therefore, any diplomatic progress over its future could have wider regional and international importance.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Strategically Important
The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime route for global energy supplies. It connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Arabian Sea.
As a result, developments involving the waterway can affect regional security and global energy markets.
The postponement comes as diplomatic efforts continue over arrangements linked to the strategic waterway.
