Iran and Oman agree on new Strait of Hormuz transit routes as Gulf meeting is postponed
Iran and Oman agreed on new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz, while planned Iran-Gulf talks in Oman were postponed without a new date. The developments combine a concrete change to maritime arrangements with a setback to regional diplomacy.
Uncertainty around Gulf talks and changing Hormuz access arrangements could increase shipping and energy-security risks.
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