Iran said Saudi Arabia requested the postponement of a planned meeting between Tehran and Gulf countries on the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi Arabia Hormuz meeting was scheduled to take place in Oman on Monday, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei disclosed the development while speaking to reporters in Tehran. He said Saudi Arabia had asked for the meeting to be postponed, but did not provide further details about Riyadh’s reasons for the request.
The planned talks were expected to bring Iranian and Gulf officials together to discuss issues linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway remains a key route for global energy shipments and has gained greater attention amid regional tensions.
Oman was due to host the meeting as part of diplomatic efforts involving Iran and Gulf states. Muscat has previously played a role in facilitating dialogue between regional and international parties during periods of heightened tensions.
The postponement of the Saudi Arabia Hormuz meeting comes as countries in the Gulf closely monitor developments surrounding the strategic waterway. Any disruption in the area could affect shipping activity and international energy markets.
Baghaei’s remarks did not indicate whether the meeting would be rescheduled or when a new date could be announced. Iran and Saudi Arabia have maintained diplomatic contacts after restoring formal relations, while regional issues remain an important part of their discussions.
The Saudi Arabia Hormuz meeting had offered an opportunity for Tehran and Gulf countries to discuss concerns surrounding the waterway through diplomacy. The latest postponement leaves the timing of those talks uncertain, with further developments expected from the countries involved.
