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Iran-Gulf Meeting in Oman Postponed Amid Regional Coordination
Iran and several Gulf countries planned to meet in Salalah, Oman.
The meeting was supposed to happen on Monday but was delayed.
Oman said the delay would help countries reach agreement.
Iran said some countries requested the postponement.
Iran and Oman are discussing a new date.
The meeting was expected to cover regional matters and safe travel routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq also started reopening three crossings with Iran after technical and administrative reviews.
Two other Iraqi crossings with Iran stayed open all the time.
A meeting between Iran and Gulf states planned for Monday in Salalah, Oman, has been postponed.
Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi said the delay was intended to support consensus.
Iranian official Mohammad Ali Bak said the postponement followed requests from some regional countries and a joint Iran-Oman decision.
The meeting was expected to address regional issues, including safe routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq began reopening three border crossings with Iran in phases while two other crossings continued operating normally.
- Who
- Officials from Iran, Oman, Gulf states, and potentially Iraq were involved in the planned meeting; Iraq also announced border-crossing changes.
- What
- A regional meeting between Iran and Gulf states was postponed, while Iraq began a phased reopening of three crossings with Iran.
- Where
- The meeting was planned for Salalah, Oman; the affected crossings are Shalamcheh, Mandali, and al-Sheeb in Iraq.
- When
- The meeting was scheduled for Monday, with its postponement announced on Sunday; the border reopening began Sunday and continues in phases through Thursday.
- Why
- Oman cited the interests of consensus, while Iran said some regional countries requested the delay and that Iran and Oman jointly agreed to it.
Key facts
- Planned meeting location
- Salalah, Oman
- Scheduled timing
- Monday; postponed on Sunday
- Participants expected
- Foreign ministers from Iran, Gulf states, and potentially Iraq
- Main discussion topics
- Regional issues and safe routes in the Strait of Hormuz
- Border crossings reopening
- Shalamcheh, Mandali, and al-Sheeb
- Passenger services
- Resumed at al-Sheeb and Shalamcheh at 6 a.m. Sunday
- Unaffected crossings
- Zurbatiyah and al-Munthiriya remained open around the clock
Quotes
Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi
Oman's Foreign Minister
“We remain committed to fostering dialogue that supports stability and lasting cooperation in our region.”
thehansindia.com
“In the interests of consensus the regional meeting set for tomorrow in Salalah has been postponed.”
thehansindia.com
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