Keywords: OMAN


Asian markets rebound as Iran signals Hormuz transit framework with Oman

South Korean stocks surged on Friday after Iran indicated it was working with Oman to develop a framework for overseeing maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a measure of hope for a partial reopening of the strategic waterway after more than a month of near-total closure. The Kospi......

Oman foreign minister says Iran not responsible for ongoing war

Oman’s foreign minister Badr al Busaidi has stated that Iran is not responsible for the conflict now entering its fourth week, in a rare public stance that underscores divisions within the Gulf and highlights Muscat’s continued role as a diplomatic intermediary. In a message posted on X,......

Iran warns oil could reach $200 as attacks disrupt shipping in Hormuz

Iran’s military leadership warned that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel as Iranian forces intensified attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a maritime crisis that threatens one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson......

Iran says US has not demanded end to uranium enrichment

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington has not asked Tehran to halt uranium enrichment, directly contradicting repeated public statements by senior US officials who insist that Iran must abandon the activity entirely. In an interview published online Friday by MSNBC’s Morning......

Türkiye calls for Genuine Us-Iran negotiations to avoid war

Türkiye has expressed hope that the United States and Iran can resolve their differences through meaningful dialogue, avoiding the need for military confrontation. Speaking in Washington, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that Ankara favors diplomacy over escalation. He stated that......

Qatar emir and Trump discuss Middle East de escalation efforts

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and reinforce stability in the Middle East, according to the Qatari Emiri Diwan. The conversation came as Washington and Tehran continue diplomatic engagement......

Iranian security chief meets Oman’s sultan as U.S. talks continue

Iran and the United States have held their first nuclear discussions since a 12-day conflict last June, agreeing to keep diplomatic efforts alive despite deep mistrust and sharply different demands. The indirect talks, mediated by Oman, took place in Muscat on February 6, with follow-up consultations......

Oil prices rise as United States and Iran resume indirect talks in Oman

Oil prices climbed on Friday as the United States and Iran held their first indirect negotiations since American forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities during last year’s June conflict. The discussions, hosted in Oman, ended with an agreement to continue talks, although deep divisions remain......

Iran calls nuclear talks with the United States in Oman a constructive first step

Iran and the United States have opened indirect nuclear negotiations in Muscat, Oman, marking the first high level diplomatic contact between the two rivals since United States air strikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities during the conflict with Israel in June 2025. The talks, held through Omani......