Diplomacy

Oman Postpones Gulf Regional Summit on Strait of Hormuz Navigation

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Oman has postponed a regional summit in Salalah that was intended to discuss a new maritime shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman postponed a regional summit scheduled for Monday in Salalah regarding a new shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the postponement aims to create conditions for constructive dialogue and sustainable regional agreements.
Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi shared the update on X, including the flags of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait as expected participants.
The postponement follows Bahrain's announcement that it would not attend any ministerial meeting involving Iran due to unrestored diplomatic relations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the sole agenda of the meeting is the new shipping route and confirmed Iran and Oman have finalized an agreement on the matter.
Araghchi emphasized that the agreement with Oman does not imply the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.