Iran said it will meet Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway it has blockaded during the Middle East war. The foreign ministry said the talks aim to improve regional understanding and shared security. Iraq and other littoral Persian Gulf states will take part.
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz are seen from Musandam, Oman, Sept. 2. Reuters-Yonhap
TEHRAN — Iran's foreign ministry said the country would meet with Gulf states in Oman on Monday to discuss the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which the Islamic republic has blockaded during the Middle East war.
"This meeting is intended to promote better understanding among the countries of the region and help strengthen shared regional security," the ministry said in a statement on Friday.
"Iraq and other littoral Persian Gulf states" will participate, it added.
