Oman Postpones Strait of Hormuz Transit Talks Over Lack of Consensus

Oman has postponed a high-stakes regional ministerial meeting on a proposed transit framework for the Strait of Hormuz, citing a need for broader consensus. The decision, announced by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi on Sunday, September 13, 2026, delays talks that were scheduled for Monday, September 14, in Salalah. The meeting was set to bring together foreign ministers from Iran, Iraq, and the six Gulf Cooperation Council nations to discuss a bilateral arrangement between Tehran and Muscat aimed at managing commercial shipping through the critical maritime chokepoint. The proposed agenda centered on a draft agreement to establish a restructured maritime corridor. Albusaidi stated the postponement was taken "in the interests of consensus" to foster conditions for constructive dialogue and sustainable regional security agreements. The Omani Foreign Ministry emphasized that the delay aims to ensure appropriate conditions for dialogue that supports stability and lasting cooperation. Iranian Foreign Ministry officials confirmed the postponement was mutually agreed upon with Oman following requests from select regional capitals.