The government of Oman announced on Sunday the 13th the postponement of the meeting with representatives from Iran, Iraq, and Gulf countries, which was scheduled for Monday the 14th in Salalah. The meeting was to address, among its main topics, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr al-Busaidi, stated on X that the gathering was postponed “in the interest of consensus.” “We remain committed to promoting a dialogue that supports stability and lasting cooperation in our region,” he wrote. Oman serves as one of the mediators of the conflict.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman added that the meeting will take place at a later date, but did not indicate when. According to the ministry, the decision aims to ensure appropriate conditions for a constructive dialogue that allows for sustainable understandings and to support regional security and stability.
The meeting was part of diplomatic efforts to discuss a regional solution for commercial navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global oil exports, amid the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Earlier on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed the tensions involving Iran could be resolved soon and stated that Tehran is “eager for a deal.” Asked about a potential rapprochement between Gulf countries and the Iranian government, Trump said he did not oppose it and characterized the decision as a sovereign choice of those nations.
