Iran to hold Strait of Hormuz talks with Gulf states in Oman on Monday

Iran's Foreign Ministry has announced that Tehran will meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing blockade of the vital waterway.

• Iran's Foreign Ministry said the meeting is intended to "promote better understanding among the countries of the region and help strengthen shared regional security."
• Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran remains committed to ensuring the security of navigation in the strait.
• Iraq and coastal Gulf nations are expected to participate in the talks, the ministry said.
• US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for high-level talks with the Iranian delegation.

Latest developments

• Sep 11 — The talks' agenda includes discussing outcomes of Iran-Oman negotiations on safe commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Sep 11 — The announcement contributed to a drop in oil prices after sharp rises earlier in the week.
• Sep 11 — Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Tehran cannot guarantee vessel safety while the US naval blockade on Iran continues.