Iran, Gulf States Delay Oman Talks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping; No New Date Set
JH Kim
Summary
- Iran and Gulf states have postponed talks in Oman meant to address 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.
- The delay means transport disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and the risk of oil supply disruptions remain in place, according to the report.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
Iran and Gulf states have delayed talks in Oman that were set 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 was disclosed.
The meeting was one of the diplomatic channels being used to ease transport disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.
The postponement lowers the chances of easing tensions in the near term, while the risk of oil supply disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz persists.
JH Kim
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