Oman calls for peace in Middle East

Times of Oman

20 hours ago

Muscat: As attacks between Iran and Israel intensify, efforts have gathered momentum to defuse the ongoing conflict.
The Sultanate of Oman has been leading the negotiations between the US and Iran for reaching a sustainable and honourable agreement.
In the wake of the current crisis, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik received a phone call on Friday from Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic.
During the call, they discussed the regional developments amid escalating tensions and exchanged views on ways to de-escalate the situation and reduce tensions, in a manner that maintains security and stability for the benefit of all peoples in the region.
The Prime Minister of Italy expressed her deep appreciation for the wise approach and constructive role undertaken by the Sultanate of Oman, under the leadership of His Majesty, in supporting de-escalation efforts and promoting dialogue and diplomacy in the region.
The two sides also discussed a set of matters of mutual interest, reaffirming their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two nations.
Meanwhile , a series of phone calls continued between Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister and a number of counterparts across the region and the globe on Saturday. The phone calls come as part of the ongoing diplomatic efforts to contain the dangerous military escalation and tensions in the region, triggered by Israel's direct attacks on Iranian territory since the early hours of Friday morning.
Over these calls, Sayyid Badr underscored the importance of halting the aggression and deterring the aggressor through peaceful means, based on international law and justice, in order to prevent further bloodshed, destruction, and loss of life, and to safeguard the security, stability, and the supreme interests of the region and its peoples.
Meanwhile, Iran has announced its withdrawal from the sixth round of nuclear negotiations with the United States, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Muscat, Oman.
Oman News Agency and Iranian state television reported that the talks have been suspended until further notice, the diplomatic efforts that aimed at restricting Iran's nuclear program.
The decision follows recent Israeli airstrikes in Iran. The cancelled session was expected to address disagreements over uranium enrichment limits and U.S. sanctions relief.