https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-saudi-arabia-under-pressure-talks-on-how-to-end-iran-war-face-delayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-saudi-arabia-under-pressure-talks-on-how-to-end-iran-war-face-delayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-saudi-arabia-under-pressure-talks-on-how-to-end-iran-war-face-delay#u72290Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:26:29 +0000Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have stalled as Iran and Gulf states postponed a meeting of foreign ministers. An Omani official confirmed the delay of talks that excluded US participation. The postponement coincides with intensified fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces, including Houthi drone strikes on Saudi cities and airbases. This diplomatic collapse has triggered market volatility, pushing Brent crude to $108 and oil prices toward a four-month high, while maritime traffic through the strait has declined.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a crit