Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi

March 13, 2026 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Oman Is Under Fire From an Iranian Regime It Sought To Befriend

Even as his country was under threat from Iran, Oman’s ruler congratulated the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on his appointment, expressing his “best wishes for success...

March 4, 2026 | Edmund Fitton-Brown, Ahmad Sharawi

Oman’s Flipflopping on Iran Will Leave It Isolated in the Gulf

Even being targeted by Iranian drone strikes is not enough to stop Oman from hedgingand even trying to accommodate Tehran. While other Gulf states issued severe condemnations of attacks on their...

February 6, 2026 | |

U.S. and Iran Hold Indirect Talks in Oman

Deliberations in Muscat: Delegations from the United States and Iran convened in the Omani capital of Muscat on February 6 for indirect talks addressing the tensions sparked by...

June 16, 2025 | Ahmad Sharawi |

U.S. Should Not Mistake Oman for a Neutral Mediator

Oman is not hesitating to show its sympathy for Iran. The country’s sultan, Haitham bin Tarik, called Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on June 16 to offer condolences and tell Pezeshkian that Oman...

June 15, 2025 | |

Iran Appeals to Qatar, Oman to Revive Nuclear Talks

Iran Asked Qatar, Oman to Mediate With the U.S.: Amidst ongoing Israeli strikes in Iran, Tehran approached Qatar and Oman, requesting their diplomatic services. According to June 15 reports, Iran’s...

May 23, 2025 | |

‘Not Conclusive’: Iran and U.S. Hold New Round of Nuclear Talks in Rome

Uranium Impasse Remains: Iran and the United States achieved “some but not conclusive progress” during their fifth round of nuclear negotiations in Rome on May 23, according...

May 21, 2025 | Fatima Abo Alasrar, Behnam Ben Taleblu

Iran’s shadow looms large over the Houthi ceasefire

It’s too soon for another US “mission accomplished” in the Middle East. President Donald Trump this month announced a halt to US airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels, claiming the group “capitulated” and would cease targeting American vessels and Red Sea traffic.

April 26, 2025 | |

No Clear Progress at Third Session of U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks, Next Round Scheduled

Talks Continue: A third round of negotiations between the United States and Iran over the future of Tehran’s nuclear program took place on April 26 in Muscat, the capital of Oman....

April 8, 2025 | |

‘The Ball Is in America’s Court’: Iran Insists Against Trump That Forthcoming Nuclear Talks Will Be ‘Indirect’  

Iran Says Talks a ‘Test’ For America: Iranian officials have confirmed that negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program will be held on April 12. However, in...

October 14, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran seeks regional alliances against Israel amid Gaza conflict

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi tours region, seeking alliances against Israel, focusing on Gaza conflict, and discussing ties with Iraq, Oman.

August 27, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran’s diplomatic offensive: Islamic Republic is multi-pronged threat to Israel

Araghchi is holding a series of meetings like a whirlwind, even as he is just getting his feet wet in his new role as foreign minister.

November 13, 2023 | Seth J. Frantzman |

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Gulf states increase aid to Gaza

The UAE is establishing a 150-bed field hospital. Five planes brought equipment for it last week.

June 28, 2023 | Richard Goldberg, Behnam Ben Taleblu

How Congress Should Respond to an Interim Iran Deal