Gulf states are considering a meeting with Iranian officials next week. Oman aims to convene foreign ministers to discuss the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating hostilities in Yemen may complicate these sensitive diplomatic plans. Iran stated plans are underway for discussions with Gulf neighbors. The Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint has become particularly sensitive for oil markets.

Gulf foreign ministers plan to meet their Iranian counterpart on Monday in a push by Oman and Iran to secure buy-in for a deal temporarily managing shipping through the Strait of…

The gathering is scheduled to be held on Monday in the Omani coastal city of Salalah, the report said, citing two people briefed on the matter.