A planned regional meeting between Iran and Persian Gulf states on managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed, Omani officials said Sunday.

Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi posted on X that the gathering scheduled for Monday in Salalah was delayed “in the interests of consensus.” The Oman News Agency stated the move aims to create conditions for constructive dialogue and lasting cooperation.

Iranian officials confirmed the postponement was a joint decision with Oman following requests from some regional countries. An Iranian foreign ministry official told state media that Tehran would coordinate a new date with Muscat.

The meeting was intended to advance an Iran-Oman framework for regulating traffic in the vital waterway, which carries a significant share of global oil and gas exports. Bahrain had already ruled out participation, and other Gulf states had not confirmed attendance.

The delay comes amid heightened risks to energy supplies. A vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, causing a fire and forcing crew evacuation, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. Saudi Arabia recently shut down its east-west pipeline after a drone attack, further pressuring alternative routes.

Tensions in the Red Sea have also escalated, with Iran-backed Houthi forces advancing and threatening the Bab al-Mandab Strait. These developments compound concerns over global energy markets, where oil prices have risen sharply in recent sessions.

The postponement reflects broader diplomatic challenges in the region following months of conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in late February. Iran has maintained an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while negotiations over reopening the route remain stalled.

No new date has been set for the talks.