https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-postpone-strait-of-hormuz-talks-with-iran-as-yemen-conflict-intensifiesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-postpone-strait-of-hormuz-talks-with-iran-as-yemen-conflict-intensifieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-postpone-strait-of-hormuz-talks-with-iran-as-yemen-conflict-intensifies#u69813Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:01:22 +0000Gulf states and Iran have postponed meetings to discuss the reopening and control of the Strait of Hormuz. An Omani official confirmed the talks will not include United States participation. The delay follows intensified conflict in Yemen, specifically Houthi attacks on a Saudi airbase, which has stalled regional diplomacy. Market reactions were immediate, with Brent crude hitting 108 dollars and oil prices jumping to a near 4-month high. Shipping data indicates that traffic through the strait is currently dwindling as Middle East attacks intensify.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a criti