As Gulf leaders push for a new security framework, rising tensions and conflicting reports of ceasefire violations threaten to deepen the regional crisis.
Oman has delayed high-level discussions between Iran and Gulf nations regarding the Strait of Hormuz, citing a need to foster greater consensus among participants.
Iran is convening a regional summit in Oman to discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz, though the blockade of the critical waterway remains in place.
Iran is set to lead regional discussions in Oman this Monday to address the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a move aimed at stabilizing global energy supplies.
Six months into the conflict with Iran, US energy giants are balancing record profits against the rising threat to their critical Gulf infrastructure and supply chains.
As the US shifts from military strikes to a aggressive new sanctions campaign against Iran, Gulf nations face a difficult choice between alignment and regional stability.