Iran, Gulf States Postpone Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping, New Date Undisclosed
Summary
- Iran and Gulf states have postponed talks in Oman on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report.
- No specific reason for the delay or a new date for the meeting was disclosed, the report said.
- With the talks postponed, the chances of easing tensions have diminished, while the risk of oil supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz also remains.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Iran and Gulf states have postponed talks in Oman that were meant to address shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Walter Bloomberg reported on September 13, citing Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, that the meeting originally scheduled for September 14 had been postponed.
No specific reason for the delay or a new date for the talks was disclosed.
The meeting was one of the diplomatic channels aimed at easing transport disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
With the talks delayed, the prospects for a near-term easing of tensions have weakened. The risk of oil supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz also persists.
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