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Asharq Al-Awsat
28-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Pezeshkian Visits Oman amid its Mediation in the US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Oman on Tuesday on a two-day visit. Oman has been mediating the indirect talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program. Iranian and US delegations wrapped up a fifth round of talks in Rome last week amid signs of some limited progress. Sultan Haitham bin Tarik welcomed Pezeshkian at the al-Alam palace in Muscat where they reviewed 'the deep-rooted historical relations between the two friendly countries, exchanged views on current developments in the region, as well as efforts to consolidate the Omani-Iranian partnership, notably in the fields of industry, commerce, and education.' They also sought ways to boost cooperation in the fields of logistics and health in a manner that serves the interests of their people, reported Oman's state news agency ONA. Pezeshkian highlighted Oman's 'effective and constructive' role in the indirect talks with the US, said an Iranian presidency statement. 'We hope the negotiations lead to good results,' he said. 'Oman holds a strategic standing in Iran's foreign policy,' he went on to say. Iran 'fully trusts Oman and this trust increases the responsibility on the two sides to bolster relations and pursue deeper and stronger understandings.' Prior to departing to Muscat, the Iranian president had said that the trip aims to bolster relations in various fields. 'It is in line with the general policies outlined by the supreme leader (Ali Khamenei) to establish the best relations with neighboring countries,' Pezeshkian stated. 'We will cooperate with Oman in all possible fields. We will also discuss regional files, starting with the Palestinian cause and situation in Gaza,' he added according to ISNA. Muscat has hosted three of the five rounds of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran. Oman's embassy in Rome hosted the other two. On economic ties, Pezeshkian noted that the trade exchange between Iran and Oman stood at around 2.3 billion dollars. He added that he will discuss during his trip issues related to land and air transport, trade and industry, education and technology, communications, and investment. Sultan Haitham and Pezeshkian later oversaw the signing of five cooperation agreements, ten memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and three executive programs. They covered legal and judicial affairs, and the fields of investment, customs, communications and information technology, housing, urban planning, construction, and others.
Reuters
23-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Iran says nuclear talks show potential following proposals by Oman
May 23 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday there was potential for progess in nuclear negotiations with the U.S. after mediator Oman made several proposals, adding that the talks were complicated and more discussions were needed. "We've just completed one of the most professional rounds of negotiations," Araqchi said after the fifth round of talks concluded between the U.S. and Iran.
LBCI
23-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Fifth round of Iran-US nuclear talks starts in Rome: Iran media
Iranian and U.S. negotiators began a fifth round of Oman-mediated nuclear talks in Rome on Friday, Iranian media reported. "The fifth round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, began in Rome, with the mediation of Oman," Tasnim news agency reported. AFP
Asharq Al-Awsat
20-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Pezeshkian Visits Oman Next Week to Enhance Relations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit next week the Sultanate of Oman, the mediator in the ongoing indirect nuclear talks between the US and Iran, official Iranian media reported. They quoted a spokesman for the presidency as saying that during the visit to Muscat, Pezeshkian will hold bilateral meetings with senior officials. The announcement came one day after Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi held talks with the Iranian President and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the Tehran Dialogue Forum. Oman's Foreign Ministry, which has been acting as a mediator between Tehran and Washington since April 12, will officially reveal the time and location of the fifth round of indirect nuclear talks between the two sides. Last week, the US and Iran concluded a fourth round of nuclear talks in Muscat amid cautious optimism about a new accord that would prevent Tehran from having a nuclear weapon. During his meeting with Albusaidi, Pezeshkian said that his upcoming trip to Oman will serve as a turning point in deepening relations between the two sides. He praised bilateral relations between Iran and Oman, and hailed Muscat for its benevolent, committed, and constructive role in hosting the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington. 'We hope that through the sincere and genuine efforts and intentions of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, these talks will lead to a just agreement that ensures lasting peace and stability in the region,' said Pezeshkian. Later, Omani and Iranian foreign ministers held a meeting to discuss the nuclear issue. 'The two ministers discussed a range of ideas and proposals related to the ongoing Iranian-American talks aimed at reaching an agreement that fairly, practically and bindingly addresses the concerns and interests of both parties, and contributes to regional security and stability,' Oman's official news agency said in a statement. Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani then joined the meeting and the three ministers discussed the Iranian-US nuclear talks. The meeting hoped Washington and Tehran will reach a fair, durable, and binding agreement, one that reinforces security, stability, and peace across the region, while elevating new heights for regional cooperation and dialogue. Later at the Tehran Dialogue Forum, Oman's Foreign Minister expressed optimism regarding recent signals, particularly from Washington, which he said may reflect a shift towards a more realistic and flexible approach to identifying viable dialogue partners. He underlined that dialogue is not an easy option, but added that it is the only viable path to achieving a just settlement. 'While this development comes amid military escalation and immense humanitarian suffering, it points to a renewed willingness for genuine dialogue — even as Tel Aviv continues to avoid it through intensifying conflict on multiple fronts,' Albusaidi said. Commenting on Pezeshkian's visit to Oman, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said: 'The visit of high-ranking Iranian and Omani officials to Muscat and Tehran is a normal thing and there are good relations between the two countries.' He added: 'The President's visit to Oman has been on the agenda for some time and this visit will be carried out and its details will be announced by the President's Office.' The Iranian President's upcoming trip to Oman comes following a visit to Baku last month. Like Iran's previous government, Pezeshkian's administration, which has been in office since August 2024, has articulated a 'neighborly policy' that has at its core improved relations with Iran's Arab neighbors. In May 2023, Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said visited Tehran for talks that focused on regional diplomatic and security issues. His visit was the first since he took office in 2020. It came a year after former President Ebrahim Raisi visited the Sultanate. Iran, which faces a deteriorating economy hit by US sanctions, is seeking to strengthen its trade ties with Muscat. Last February, Iran's Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Mohammad Atabak said his country exported approximately $1.146 billion worth of goods to Oman in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 15% increase compared to the same period last year.
Times of Oman
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Sayyid Badr, Iranian counterpart discuss developments of Iran-US negotiations
Tehran: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister met with Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Tehran on Sunday. The two ministers discussed a range of ideas and proposals related to Iran-US negotiations aimed at reaching an agreement that fairly, practically, and bindingly addresses the concerns and priorities of both parties while serving regional security and stability. Additionally, a joint meeting was held between Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister; Dr. Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran; and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. During the meeting, the latest developments in the Iran-US talks were discussed within the framework of Oman's mediation efforts. Both the Omani Foreign Minister and his Iranian counterpart welcomed Qatar's initiative to convene this constructive meeting and consultations on ways to support and enhance dialogue while bridging viewpoints to reach understandings that would lead to the desired agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Such an agreement would contribute to strengthening the foundations of regional and international security and stability.
