Trump signals possible talks with Tehran as US seeks to calm widening Gulf crisis

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Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is "showing signs of recovery", with very large crude carriers (VLCC) moving through the strategic waterway — in both directions and during daylight hours, according to maritime intelligence firm TankerTrackers.com.
In an update posted early on Tuesday (Sept. 15, 2026), the tracking site said its analysis of satellite imagery captured as of Sept. 14 showed "bi-directional daytime" traffic by VLCC supertankers in the strait.
Citing recent satellite data as of Sept. 14, 2026, the company also reported increased volumes of crude oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas. (LPG) being transferred between vessels through "ship-to-ship (STS) operations" in the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Concern over Iran’s nuclear program has intensified as the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said it had conducted "almost no inspections" in the country for more than six months, while tensions surrounding Hormuz deepened and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis claimed another attack on Saudi Arabia.
The US Treasury Department is escalating its financial campaign against Iran: now, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is asking people around the world to report businesses, banks and individuals allegedly helping Tehran evade sanctions or move money through the international financial system.
Bessent said the appeal is part of "Operation Economic Outcast", a campaign launched in August to cut what Washington calls the remaining financial lifelines sustaining the Iranian regime and its networks.
Bessent said people with actionable information could be eligible for a financial reward regardless of where they live or who employs them.
The claim by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that a Panama-flagged oil tanker recently struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz is false, according to the US military.
In a post, the Central Command, claimed that the Panama-flagged crude oil tanker El Gaia was struck by an Iranian missile last month and "rendered inoperable".
"This weekend, Iran struck the tanker again with a drone while the ship sat in waters of the coast of Oman. The tanker is currently being towed by a regional partner. The IRGC's false claim is yet another example of their lies and intimidation attempts while they try to impede commercial vessels in the strait."
Brent crude traded near $105.70 a barrel Tuesday as Gulf Arab states postponed talks with Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia launched retaliatory strikes against Yemen’s Houthi movement, adding to fears of a wider regional conflict and prolonged disruption to global oil supplies.
The planned meeting in Oman between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council states had been expected to address a proposed temporary route for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil chokepoint that carried about one-fifth of global oil exports before the war. The postponement of the Oman talks leaves no clear timetable for a regional agreement on shipping. Iran has said that an arrangement with Oman would not automatically reopen Hormuz, insisting that broader demands, including those related to the U.S. naval blockade, must first be met.
A supertanker caught fire after striking naval mines while attempting to pass through a restricted area south of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said in a statement carried by semi-official Fars news agency.
The IRGC Navy identified the vessel as the “El Gaia” and said efforts to contain the blaze had failed, leaving the ship fully engulfed in flames.
The IRGC said warnings had been issued about the risks of using the route and reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz remains under its surveillance and control.
Syrians held demonstrations in various parts of the country for the second consecutive day over the government's decision to increase fuel prices due to the Middle East war.
They mark the first such protest since the authorities seized power after ousting in December 2024 longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, under whom demonstrations were strictly prohibited.
An AFP correspondent saw protesters gather in the city of Maarat al-Numan in the northwestern province of Idlib, briefly cutting off the main road with burning tyres. Other protests took place in Hasakeh in the northeast, in Atarib and Azaz in the north and in Khan Shaykhun in the west.
Syrian authorities on Sunday announced a hike on fuel prices amid global surges due to the Middle East war, which began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran in February and quickly engulfed other countries in the region.
The war has seen oil infrastructure damaged in several Gulf countries, with key waterways choking imports.
The price of diesel in Syria went from 125 Syrian pounds ($1) per litre to 175, a 40 percent increase, while petrol prices saw a 26 percent increase.
The Syrian parliament on Thursday will hold a hearing for Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir to explain the reasons behind the hike.
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform has announced that the danger has passed in Najran Province.
Residents have been urged to continue following Civil Defence instructions, avoid gatherings and refrain from filming. In case of an emergency, people in Najran can call 998 for assistance.
Authorities advised residents to continue monitoring official channels for further updates.
An emergency warning has been issued through Saudi Arabia’s National Early Warning Platform for Emergency Cases for the Najran region, urging residents to move to safe locations and follow official instructions.
Authorities advised people receiving the warning to:
Remain calm and follow instructions issued through official channels.
Move immediately to the nearest safe place, such as inside a building or an interior room away from windows.
Stay indoors until the danger has passed and avoid leaving homes or buildings.
Keep away from open areas, windows and glass, and do not stand on balconies or rooftops.
If outdoors, enter the nearest building or shelter behind a solid barrier.
Avoid crowds and potentially dangerous areas, and do not take photographs.
If driving when the warning is received, pull over safely away from bridges and high-rise buildings.
Report any danger to 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, or 998 in other parts of Saudi Arabia.
Residents have been urged to continue monitoring official channels for further instructions
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President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi is set to welcome Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Egypt on Tuesday, the presidency said, against the backdrop of fighting between the Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed government.
The presidency said there would be "a bilateral meeting between the two leaders". The visit comes after a week-long Houthi offensive that culminated in the Iran-backed group capturing Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab Al Mandab Strait, through which Saudi oil transits.
The Houthis said that Saudi Arabia targeted Yemen with 54 strikes over 24 hours, as the Iran-backed group made rapid gains on the Red Sea coast.
"The Saudi air force conducted 54 airstrikes over the past 24 hours using F15 and Typhoon aircraft that took off from the Saudi bases," the Houthis' military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement, adding that the areas of Taiz, Lahj, Al Jawf, Marib, and Hodeida were targeted.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of heavy reprisals on Israel's enemies if they attacked, as he lauded the recent demolition of a Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu said Israel's destruction of Hezbollah positions at the Beaufort and Ali al-Taher ridges was a "massive victory" and vowed to "continue to destroy terrorist infrastructure".
"I say to our enemies: If you haven't learned the lesson by now, and you choose to attack us again, you will suffer even heavier blows. There is still work to complete," Netanyahu added, according to a video published by his office.
Loss of 'Hezbollah Heights' in Lebanon triggers political infighting in Tehran: report The loss of the "Ali al-Taher heights" in southern Lebanon — also known as "Hezbollah Heights" — to Israeli forces has triggered a fierce political fight in Tehran.
Ali al-Taher ridge overlooks Nabatieh in southern Lebanon and has long been viewed as a strategically important Hezbollah position.
The ridge sits roughly 15 km from the Israeli border and north of the Litani River, an area central to the group’s military presence in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces announced that they had taken operational control of the ridge on Sept. 3. On Sept. 10, they destroyed the underground network in a major detonation, which Israeli officials said completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area.
Saudi Arabia pushed back on concerns over its plans to develop a nuclear power industry and enrich uranium, stressing that its approach differs from Iran’s.
Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Monday that the kingdom wants access to the full nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mining to nuclear waste disposal, but plans to pursue the programme transparently and in cooperation with international monitors, Bloomberg reported.
Speaking at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual conference in Vienna, the minister said Saudi Arabia’s peaceful nuclear programme would not be developed in isolation or through secret activities or concealed facilities.
He said the kingdom’s approach is based on “transparency, openness and international cooperation.”
US President Donald Trump said he was open to holding talks with Iran, after weeks of saying it was too early to make a deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war.
"The failing Nation of Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly. I will determine whether or not the U.S.A. will choose to engage - The concept of which we are open to," Trump said on his Truth Social network.
US Vice President JD Vance said the US government has been engaged in direct conversations with the Houthis, as Washington monitors developments around the strategic waterways in the region.
Speaking to reporters ahead of an election rally in Kansas City, Vance said he was concerned about the reported Houthi takeover of Mayyun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Vance also said the US has remained in constant contact with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other countries affected by the situation in the region.
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Bahrain says commercial vessels must be allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz without fees or permits, as Gulf states push for a role in any arrangement governing navigation through the strategic waterway.
In a statement, the Bahraini government said any proposal concerning navigation in the strait must involve all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
“Any arrangement regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz must be based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and endorsed by the International Maritime Organization,” it said.
Bahrain also condemned Houthi attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
The statement came after Bahrain said it would not participate in an Iran-planned meeting on control of the Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday. The meeting was later cancelled.
Bahrain has been among the countries affected by Iranian attacks since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran in February.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Monday condemned "relentless attacks" by Iranian-backed armed groups in the Gulf, following the latest strikes by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi military targets.
"We stand in solidarity with our Gulf partners in the face of relentless attacks by Iran's proxies," the European Commission chief posted on X. "We all have a stake in this."
Tehran has long supported the Houthis, but denies any involvement in the revival of Yemen's civil war.
Latvia's AirBaltic said Monday that it had filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code, as it tries to reduce its debt amid increased fuel prices brought on by the Iran war.
"For AirBaltic, whose primary financing arrangements, creditors, aircraft leases and other significant obligations are international in nature, Chapter 11 provides an established framework for addressing these matters in a single court-supervised process," the government-controlled airline said in a statement.
The airline has been struggling for months and set out in August a strategy for regaining "financial sustainability", after reporting a net loss of 70 million euros ($81 million) for the first quarter of this year.
It also said Monday that it had secured a credit line of 350 million euros ($404 million) to ensure its liquidity and continue flying during the proceedings.
In the long term, AirBaltic hopes to put in place a "stronger, more sustainable capital structure" and improve its competitiveness.
In the meantime, it said "flights will operate as scheduled, tickets and reservations will remain valid, and customer service will continue as usual".
Iran's nuclear chief was blocked from attending an annual conference on Monday at the headquarters of the UN's nuclear agency in Vienna after US pressure, both Washington and Tehran said.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed to reporters that Washington had applied pressure to stop Mohammad Eslami from entering Austria, saying "he's a sanctioned individual and we don't want sanctioned individuals evading their sanctions".
"He asked for a waiver of the sanctions and it was denied."
Iranian state TV said Eslami and a delegation "took a regular flight to Vienna on Saturday, but were blocked on the way because of obstructions by the United States".
Behrouz Kamalvandi, a senior official from Iran's nuclear agency, accused the US of "bullying political pressure" and said the block set a precedent that would affect everybody.
The Austrian foreign ministry told AFP it had requested an exemption for Mohammad Eslami, who is covered by a UN travel ban, but that the Security Council rejected it "due to a lack of consensus".
Eslami was due to attend the annual general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN's nuclear watchdog, which runs until Friday.
Eslami attended last year's event and delivered a speech there on behalf of Iran, a member state of the IAEA, despite the sanctions against him already being in place.
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Yemen's Houthis launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets, as Iran denied any involvement in the country's revived civil war.
The group, fighting the Saudi-backed, internationally recognised government, last week seized control of Yemen's Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which has become vital as the wider US-Iran war chokes the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis said they fired dozens of drones and missiles at the kingdom, prompting the Saudi Civil Defence to issue brief alerts in the neighbouring cities of Khamis Mushait and Abha.
A Khamis Mushait resident told AFP he heard "intense blasts" which left fires burning for a "long time".
"Honestly, we couldn't sleep at all."
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was in Iraq in early July, attending funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain supreme leader, when extraordinary news arrived from the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian forces had attacked three commercial vessels, setting a Qatari LNG tanker ablaze and damaging two other ships.
But according to a New York Times investigation based on interviews with Iranian officials and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Pezeshkian had not known the attack was coming.
Neither, apparently, had the commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Guards.
Read more here.
Saudi Civil Defence has confirmed that the danger has now passed in the Khamis Mushait Governorate, following a string of alerts issued since this morning by the National Early Warning Platform. Residents are urged to keep following official Civil Defense instructions, avoid gathering in the area and refrain from filming. Anyone facing an emergency is advised to call 998.
Iran said a planned meeting with Gulf countries in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz was postponed at the request of Saudi Arabia, which cited the war in Yemen.
"It is true that Saudi Arabia asked for this meeting to be postponed," said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei. "Invoking the Yemeni issue as the reason is a false pretext," he added at a press conference in Tehran attended by AFP.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran has “no relations whatsoever” with the developments unfolding in Yemen.
Speaking at a press conference, Baghaei said Iran “does not interfere in Yemeni affairs”.
He also accused some countries of using the situation to drive a wedge between Iran and other regional countries.
Iran's nuclear chief was blocked from attending an annual conference on Monday at the headquarters of the UN's nuclear agency in Vienna due to opposition from the United States, Iranian state television said.
"Mohammad Eslami and his delegation took a regular flight to Vienna on Saturday, but were blocked on the way because of obstructions by the United States," the state broadcaster reported, saying he had returned to the capital Tehran.
He was due to attend the annual general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN's nuclear watchdog, which runs until Friday in Austria.
He attended last year's conference and delivered a speech there on behalf of Iran, a member state of the IAEA.
Tehran summoned Austria's charge d'affaires in response to the decision to bar Eslami.
"The Austrian government's refusal to issue visas to the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran is a completely unjustified decision," foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference in Tehran attended by AFP.
"It is clear to us that this incident occurred under American pressure, but that does not absolve the Austrian government of responsibility."
A diplomatic source in Vienna, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Eslami was refused entry to Austria due to US pressure.
The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, arguing that its nuclear programme posed a threat.
For decades, Western powers have suspected the Islamic republic of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, a claim that Tehran categorically denies.
South Korea and the United States plan to hold their senior-level regular defence talks this week, the defence ministry said Monday, amid Seoul weighing military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
The biannual Korea-US Integrated Defence Dialogue (KIDD) will be held in the southeastern port city of Busan from Wednesday through Friday, according to the ministry.
Kim Hong-cheol, deputy defence minister for policy, and George Lemeur, US deputy assistant secretary of war for East Asia, will lead the talks, along with other key defence and foreign affairs officials.
"The meeting is expected to discuss a wide range of pending security issues, including (Seoul's) retaking of wartime operational control (OPCON), joint defence posture and cooperation in shipbuilding," the ministry said.
The allies did not specify, but they are widely expected to discuss the possibility of Seoul's military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz amid Washington's pressure on South Korea to join efforts to secure the crucial waterway, reports Yonhap news agency.
South Korea sent a team tasked with assessing the security situation near the Strait of Hormuz to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week.
The move raised speculation that South Korea is seriously considering military deployment to the strait, but the government has stressed that nothing has been decided on the issue. Iran has publicly warned against any potential military dispatch to the area, warning such a move would lead to "serious consequences."
The issue of Seoul's push to regain OPCON from Washington will be discussed at this week's meeting. South Korea seeks to regain wartime command before President Lee Jae Myung's five-year term ends in 2030 or even as early as next year.
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Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued a warning via the National Early Warning Platform alerting residents of Abha City to a potential danger.
The danger has since been lifted. Authorities urge residents to continue following instructions from Civil Defence, avoid crowding and photography, and call 998 in case of emergencies.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on social media platform X that, as of September 13, US forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday downplayed reports that Chinese entities supplied Tehran with satellite images of a military base in Jordan before and after an Iranian strike killed three US soldiers.
"You know, when they say that China spies on us, I say you're right, and we spy on them too," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One a day after The Wall Street Journal reported Beijing's intelligence sharing.
"That's what we do. They basically do what we do," Trump said.
The incident could deepen tensions between Washington and Beijing ahead of a planned state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on September 24.
On July 17, Iran launched missile strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, which houses US forces. Three US Army soldiers were killed.
Unnamed American officials cited in the Journal's reporting did not name the Chinese entities involved, and did not suggest that Beijing was directly to blame.
Chinese officials asked for proof of the transfer of satellite imagery when prodded by the US officials, and refused to acknowledge that Chinese companies were involved in providing Tehran with satellite images, the Journal reported late Friday.
A US Air Force colonel shot down over Iran in April said he prayed as he plunged toward the ground after an Iranian shoulder-fired missile damaged his parachute.
The officer, identified by the call sign “Bravo,” was the weapons-systems officer aboard an F-15E Strike Eagle, part of a two-person crew on a mission known as “Dude 44.” The pilot was identified by the call sign “Alpha.”
The aircraft was shot down over a mountainous desert area of Iran, separating the two airmen. Bravo said he fell at an estimated 70 to 100 mph (112 to 161 kph) after the missile damaged his parachute.
“At one point when I looked up and saw no parachute, that was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever seen,” Bravo said in his first public account of the incident.
He said he paused and prayed as he fell. “Lord, your will be done. But if I’m getting through this, I need help,” he recalled saying.
Bravo survived the fall but was left behind enemy lines, separated from his pilot and facing the challenge of surviving in unfamiliar terrain while awaiting help.
The account offers a rare first-person description of what happened to one of the US airmen whose F-15E was shot down during the fighting with Iran.
Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call with Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman.
Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that during the call on Sunday, the two ministers discussed diplomatic efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, reviewed the latest regional developments during a phone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait.
Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported that during the call on Sunday, the two sides discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts and joint coordination aimed at de-escalating tensions and strengthening security and stability in the region.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman reaffirmed Qatar's support for all diplomatic efforts and initiatives aimed at reaching a solution that guarantees freedom of maritime navigation and paves the way for a comprehensive agreement that achieves lasting peace in the region.
The loss of the Ali al-Taher heights in southern Lebanon, also known as Hamas Heights, to Israeli forces has triggered a fierce political fight in Tehran, with Iranian hardliners accusing the negotiators of a June agreement with Washington of failing to protect Hezbollah’s Lebanese front. Israel said it had destroyed more than 2km of underground Hezbollah infrastructure beneath the strategic ridge, including a command complex, weapons storage sites and living quarters.
The operation came after the Israeli military declared “operational control” over the area above and below ground. Ali al-Taher overlooks Nabatieh in southern Lebanon and has long been viewed as a strategically important Hezbollah position. The ridge sits roughly 15 km from the Israeli border and north of the Litani River, an area central to the group’s military presence in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces announced that they had taken operational control of the ridge on Sept. 3. On Sept. 10, they destroyed the underground network in a major detonation, which Israeli officials said completed the consolidation of a security zone in the area.
At least eight women are now facing death sentences in Iranian prisons, including four whose cases are linked to nationwide protests that erupted in January, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, or HRANA, reported.
The cases add to growing alarm over what rights groups describe as an intensifying campaign of executions and capital prosecutions against protesters and political detainees, as per Iran International.
Four of the women — Maryam Hadavand, Mahnaz Chardouli, Leila Abolhasani and Taraneh Rahimi — were sentenced to death in cases tied to the January demonstrations, HRANA said.
Hadavand, 45, a mother of two, was arrested after events in Pakdasht, southeast of Tehran, on Jan. 8. HRANA said she was convicted on accusations including involvement in the deaths of two Basij members, setting fire to a religious site, damaging public property, and assembly and collusion against national security.
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, pushing Brent crude above $107 a barrel as escalating tensions in the Middle East stoked fears of disruptions to global energy supplies.
Brent crude for November delivery gained 2.8 percent to $107.54 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October rose 2.3 percent to $102.34.
Both contracts extended last week's gains after climbing back above the $100 threshold.
The market's focus remained firmly on the Middle East, where fresh security concerns threatened key export routes.
It came as Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its East-West pipeline following drone attacks, while a merchant vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday killing one person and injuring three others, Iranian authorities said.
The strait was free to transit before the war, but Iran now requires vessels to obtain permission and is considering a mechanism to impose service fees.
Ships that do not comply are regularly targeted by Iranian strikes, while the United States periodically bombs the Iranian coastline to challenge the Islamic republic's control of the strait.
Oman has also postponed talks between Iran and Gulf states on the future of the strategic waterway, a vital route for a large share of the world's seaborne oil trade.
Following the postponement of a scheduled meeting between Iran and Gulf nations slated for Monday in Oman, Iranian state media reported that the measure was executed upon the direct solicitation of select neighbouring governments.
According to Iranian state media, the rescheduling represented a mutual resolution finalised collectively by Tehran and Muscat.
“The meeting was postponed at the request of some regional countries in a decision jointly made by Tehran and Muscat,” the Fars news agency reported, citing an official attached to the Iranian foreign ministry.
Oil prices fell in early trading Monday after a sharp weekly advance, but remained elevated as fresh reports of attacks on shipping and a temporary shutdown of a major Saudi pipeline kept supply concerns at the forefront.
The screenshot shows West Texas Intermediate crude at $100.00 a barrel, down $2.43, or 2.37% at around 7.30am Tokyo.
Brent crude, the global benchmark, stood at $104.60, down $3.02, or 2.81%. Murban crude fell $3.02, or 2.47%, to $119.50.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said: "The regional meeting scheduled to take place tomorrow in Salalah has been postponed until a later date to ensure appropriate conditions for constructive dialogue that can help achieve sustainable understandings, support regional security and stability, and meet the aspirations of the region’s peoples for cooperation and peace."
Iran’s foreign ministry official said that the postponement comes at a request by some regional countries, and is a joint decision by Tehran and Muscat.
Day 198: Saudi pipeline attack, Yemen crisis add to regional tensions
Day 197: Saudi Arabia shuts pipeline after attacks as Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast
Day 196: Iranian strikes hit US aircraft in Jordan
Day 195: Iran Guards say target unmanned US sea drone in Hormuz
Day 194: Iran Guards say war can end if US halts threats, meets demands