India, Sept. 14 -- A meeting between Iran and Gulf countries was postponed on Sunday. It was scheduled for Monday in Oman to discuss shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The postponement came after an Iranian cargo ship was struck near Qeshm Island in the strait. One person was killed and four crew members were wounded, Iranian state media said.

Omani foreign minister Badr Albusaidi said the meeting was postponed "in the interests of consensus". "We remain committed to fostering dialogue that supports stability and lasting cooperation in our region," he wrote on X.

An Iranian foreign ministry official said the decision was taken jointly by Tehran and Muscat at the request of some regional countries.

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