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Iran and Persian Gulf foreign ministers postpone meeting as talks stall

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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Iran said that Saudi Arabia, which is facing threats by Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias, called off a high-level meeting planned in Oman.

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  • Reported by Washington Post and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:06:59 UTC.

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  4. Iran denounces Austria for blocking its nuclear chief from a meeting in Vienna

  5. Iran official blasts 'malicious' U.S. block at IAEA meeting

  6. Oil prices near 4-month high as Iran and Oman delay Strait of Hormuz talks

  7. Iran and Persian Gulf foreign ministers postpone meeting as talks stall

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