Oman Postpones Regional Hormuz Maritime Talks Amid Escalating Conflict
Omani mediators announced the postponement of scheduled regional security negotiations between Gulf states and Iran concerning navigation security through the Strait of Hormuz. The deferral followed fresh military strikes and rising tensions that have threatened international oil transit routes. Muscat reported the postponement was made in the interest of regional diplomacy as allied commercial and military vessels remain on heightened alert.