Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Oman Postpones Iran-Gulf Talks After Regional Countries Request Delay
Oman was supposed to host a meeting with Iran and Gulf countries on Monday.
The meeting was planned for Salalah, Oman.
The countries wanted to discuss how ships could safely travel through the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting was postponed until a later date.
Iran said some nearby countries asked for the delay.
Oman said the delay could help create better conditions for useful talks.
Bahrain said it would not attend.
The articles say the waterway remains under blockade and that oil prices have risen as a result.
Oman postponed a Monday regional meeting in Salalah on Strait of Hormuz arrangements.
Iran said some regional countries directly requested the delay, which Tehran and Muscat jointly approved.
Oman said the postponement was intended to create conditions for constructive dialogue and consensus.
Iran, Oman, Iraq and Gulf countries were expected to participate, while Bahrain ruled out attendance.
The articles describe an ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that has contributed to higher oil prices.
- Who
- Iran, Oman, Iraq and Gulf countries were expected to be involved; Bahrain said it would not attend. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi announced the postponement, while Iranian state media gave Iran's explanation.
- What
- A regional meeting on arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz was postponed until a later date.
- When
- The meeting had been scheduled for Monday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Salalah, Oman.
- Why
- Iran said some regional countries requested the delay, while Oman said it was intended to create conditions for consensus and constructive dialogue.
Iranian account
Omani account
Reason for postponement
Iranian account
Iranian state media said some regional countries directly requested the delay and that Tehran and Muscat jointly approved it.
Omani account
Oman said the meeting was postponed to promote consensus and create conditions conducive to constructive dialogue.
Regional participation
Iranian account
Iran had said Iraq and Gulf countries were expected to participate, without identifying all attendees.
Omani account
No regional country had confirmed participation, and Bahrain had explicitly said it would not attend.
Strait of Hormuz controls
Iranian account
The articles say Iran requires vessels to obtain permission and is considering service fees while maintaining a blockade.
Omani account
The articles describe the meeting as an effort to discuss arrangements for navigation and regional stability, without stating that Oman endorsed Iran's controls.
- Meeting location
- Salalah, Oman
- Meeting subject
- Arrangements and possible regulatory frameworks for navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
- Postponement decision
- Iran said Tehran and Muscat jointly agreed to reschedule the meeting
- Stated reason
- Some regional countries reportedly requested the delay
- Expected participants
- Iran, Iraq and Gulf countries were expected to participate
- Nonparticipant
- Bahrain had ruled out attending
- Economic impact
- The articles say the continuing blockade has helped push oil prices above $100 a barrel
