Iran-Oman talks with Gulf states on ‘new Hormuz routes’ postponed, no future date set
A meeting between Iran and Gulf countries was postponed on Sunday. It was scheduled for Monday in Oman to discuss shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran-Oman talks were postponed after cargo ships were struck near Strait of Hormuz. (AFP)The postponement came after an Iranian cargo ship was struck near Qeshm Island in the strait. One person was killed and four crew were wounded, Iranian state media said.
Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi said the meeting was postponed “in the interests of consensus”. “We remain committed to fostering dialogue that supports stability and lasting cooperation in our region,” he wrote on X.
An Iranian foreign ministry official said 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, the official said, as per AFP.
An Iranian commercial vessel was hit early Sunday near Hormuz, Iranian state media said. Iranian state-run IRNA quoted the Qeshm governor as blaming a “terrorist enemy” for the attack.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, or UKMTO, said a vessel was struck by a projectile while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. A fire broke out and the crew was evacuated, it said. It was not immediately clear whether the incident was the same attack reported by Iran.
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