Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need

Published On 13 Sep 202613 Sep 2026Negotiations in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states have been postponed at the request of some regional countries, Iranian media have reported.The postponement came hours after an attack on an Iranian commercial cargo vessel killed one person in the Strait of Hormuz.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?list 2 of 3A dignified life is a ‘distant dream’ for many Iranian families amid US warlist 3 of 3BRICS summit: What are the key takeaways?end of listIran’s Fars news agency, quoting the director general of the Iranian foreign ministry’s Gulf affairs office, said on Sunday the postponement “was made at the request of some countries in the region and was a joint decision by Tehran and Muscat”.Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said on X that the meeting, scheduled for Monday, had been postponed “in the interests of consensus”.“We remain committed to fostering dialogue that supports stability and lasting cooperation in our region,” Albusaidi said.Oman has emerged as a key mediator in the war, building on its decades-long role as a trusted interlocutor with Tehran....