Omani Minister calls for international pressure to end Israeli aggression on Iran
Muscat: Ongoing consultations and communications are taking place between His Excellency the Omani Minister of Foreign Affairs and a number of his counterparts from friendly countries regarding the brutal Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its serious security repercussions for the region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs (MoF), said in a statement: "Ongoing consultations and communications between His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign, and a number of his counterparts from brotherly and friendly countries regarding the brutal Israeli military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its serious security repercussions on the regional scene. His Excellency stressed the importance of intensifying international diplomatic and political pressure to halt this illegal and irresponsible aggression and to apply the rules of international law to restore security, stability, and peace."
"In a related context, His Excellency the Minister reiterated the Ministry of Foreign's ongoing efforts around the clock to facilitate the departure of Omani citizens wishing to return to their homeland"
"His Excellency the Minister noted that the Ministry has allocated direct contact numbers in Muscat and Tehran, based on the geographical distribution of citizens, in addition to the possibility of communicating via the Ministry of Foreign app or WhatsApp," the statement added.
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