https://www.eghtesadonline.com/en/news/2003630/why-did-gulf-states-step-back-from-the-iran-oman-deal2026-09-14T16:34:21+03:30Why Did Gulf States Step Back from the Iran-Oman Deal?eghtesadonline.comenhttps://www.eghtesadonline.com/media/6c07bfe2ZTp3ZWJwfGY6ODY0NTExNC53ZWJwfGZ1aTo0NjgwOXxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpWhy Did Gulf States Step Back from the Iran-Oman Deal?EghtesadOnline: The postponement of the Salalah meeting raises questions about what it means for the Iran-U.S. war. The meeting was expected to announce an Iran-Oman agreement and provide a potential opening for a return to diplomacy.https://www.eghtesadonline.com/en/news/2003629/new-strait-of-hormuz-route-takes-shape-in-iran-oman-deal2026-09-14T10:06:14+03:30New Strait of Hormuz Route Takes Shape in Iran-Oman Dealeghtesadonline.comenhttps://www.eghtesadonline.com/media/7b931314ZTp3ZWJwfGY6ODY0NTAyMS53ZWJwfGZ1aTo0NjgwOHxsOmVufHY6MQ.webpNew Strait of Hormuz Route Takes Shape in Iran-Oman DealEghtesadOnline: Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on a new route for maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with Gulf states and Iraq expected to be briefed on the details at a meeting in Salalah. However, disagreements over transit fees, U.S. opposition and Iran’s conditions for reopening the strait have raised questions over whether the agreement can actually end the maritime blockade.