High-stakes discussions between Iran and Gulf nations, scheduled to be held in Oman to address regional stability and a potential agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz, have been postponed.

The Omani Foreign Ministry, acting as the mediator, confirmed that the meeting was temporarily suspended in the interest of unanimous consensus.

A senior official from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the decision was made following requests from several neighboring countries in the Gulf region.

The postponement was primarily executed based on joint consultations between Tehran and Muscat.

The regional dialogue, focused on the future and security of the vital waterway, was originally slated to take place on Monday (September 14) in the Omani capital of Muscat, featuring representatives from Iran and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

However, in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi noted that the decision was made to preserve mutual consensus and a constructive atmosphere.

"Muscat remains fully committed to advancing any supportive diplomatic dialogue to ensure long-term peace, stability, and security in our region," Badr Albusaidi added.

Oman's mediation efforts were seen as highly significant given the backdrop of recent military exercises, territorial water restrictions, and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical international shipping lanes.