Iran and Gulf States Prepare Hormuz Talks as Regional Diplomacy Seeks to Ease Tensions
On Sept. 12, 2026, an Iranian official said Iran-Gulf talks in Oman would cover the Strait of Hormuz and regional security, with no immediate formal deal expected.
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Global N Press
9/12/20261 min read
On September 12, 2026, an Iranian official said planned talks between Iran and Gulf states in Oman would address the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional security issues, although no formal agreement was expected immediately. Oman has spent months encouraging diplomatic engagement between Tehran and Gulf Arab governments, but differences over shipping arrangements and the management of the strategic waterway remain significant. Iran has sought an arrangement that would allow it to collect fees from vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman opposes the proposal and Bahrain has said it will not participate in the talks.
Before the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran began in February 2026, about one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the strait. Recent attacks and confrontations involving oil tankers, together with advances by Iran-aligned Houthi forces near the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, have increased concern over regional shipping and energy security. The planned talks underscore efforts to contain tensions through diplomacy, but disagreements over maritime security, control of strategic waterways and wider regional security arrangements continue to limit the prospects for an immediate breakthrough.
