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Times of Oman
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Oman says new Iran-US nuclear talks postponed
Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, whose country is mediating Iran's talks with the United States on its nuclear program, said Thursday that the latest round scheduled for this week has been postponed to a later date "for logistical reasons." The minister made the announcement in a post on the social platform X. "For logistical reasons, we are rescheduling the US-Iran meeting provisionally planned for Saturday, May 3rd," he wrote, adding that new dates will be announced when mutually agreed upon. Saturday's talks were to take place in Rome, where the Vatican will soon begin the conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis on Wednesday. What are the US-Iran talks about? Thetalks aim to limit Iran's nuclear program in exchange for lifting some of the economic sanctions imposed on Tehran by the United States. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff led the negotiations. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to launch airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program if a deal isn't reached. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei issued a statement describing the talks as "postponed at the request of Oman's foreign minister." He said Iran remained committed to reaching "a fair and lasting agreement." Meanwhile, a US source familiar with the talks told AP and Reuters that America had "never confirmed its participation" in a fourth round of talks in Rome. However, the source said the US expects the talks to take place "in the near future." War of words between Iran and the US Earlier on Thursday, Iran accused the US of "contradictory behavior and provocative statements" after Washington imposed new oil-related sanctions and warned Tehran of consequences for supporting Yemen's Houthis. The Iranian statement came a day after the US sanctioned entities trading Iranian oil and petrochemicals. Separately, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran of repercussions for backing the Houthis. The Houthi rebels began attacking ships near the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in late 2023 in retaliation for Israel's ground offensive in Gaza.
Times of Oman
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
US-Iran talks held in friendly atmosphere: Sayyid Badr
Muscat: Oman's Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, said that the talks between United States and Iran took place in a friendly atmosphere in Muscat on Saturday. In a tweet, the foreign minister said, 'I am proud to announce that we hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and mediated to begin a process of dialogue and negotiations with the shared aim of concluding a fair and binding agreement in Muscat. I would like to thank my two colleagues for this engagement which took place in a friendly atmosphere conducive to bridging viewpoints and ultimately achieving regional and global peace, security and stability. We will continue to work together and put further efforts to assist in arriving at this goal.' According to Iran news agency, the talks, the first in years, were held indirectly through Omani intermediaries. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a post on X on Saturday that the Iranian and U.S. negotiators had been stationed in separate rooms and exchanged messages via Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi. The Iranian delegation, led by the Foreign Minister arrived in Muscat earlier in the day. Upon arrival in Muscat, Araghchi met with Sayyid Badr and conveyed Iran's stance to him who later met with Witkoff. Iran said it was giving diplomacy a 'genuine chance' if the American side demonstrated resolve and goodwill. Iran viewed the preliminary talks in Oman as an opportunity to ascertain whether the United States is serious about diplomacy. Earlier, the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his happiness with the strong and solid relations between the two countries in various fields, praising the Sultanate of Oman's responsible stance on regional issues and developments, according to the Twitter account of the Iranian Foreign Ministry. He also considered Muscat's hosting of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States as evidence of this positive approach, and thanked the Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, for his keen interest in this issue.
Times of Oman
07-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
King of Bhutan Receives Sayyid Badr
Thimphu: King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan received on Monday Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, at the Royal Palace in the capital city Thimphu. The Foreign Minister conveyed the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the King of Bhutan, along with His Majesty's best wishes to him of continued good health and wellbeing. He also conveyed His Majesty's wishes for further progress and prosperity for the friendly Bhutanese people and for the steady growth and fruitful cooperation in Omani-Bhutanese relations. In his turn, the King of Bhutan asked the Foreign Minister to convey his heartfelt sentiments and appreciation to His Majesty the Sultan, wishing him continued success. He wished the Omani people further prosperity and progress. The King of Bhutan also wished the bilateral relations further development and prosperity. The meeting was attended by Abdulsalam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), Sheikh Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large, Essa Saleh Al Sheibani, Oman's Ambassador to the Republic of India and non-resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bhutan, alongside several officials from the Foreign Ministry.
Times of Oman
07-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman explores investment opportunities in Bhutan project
Thimphu: The Sultanate of Oman has explored prospects for cooperation with the Kingdom of Bhutan in the technology-based developmental project of GMC ("Gelephu Mindfulness City). A meeting to this effect was held in Thimphu city on Monday between an Omani team and the GMC project representatives. The Omani side at the meeting included Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, and Abdul Salam Mohammed Al Murshidi, Chairman of Oman Investment Authority (OIA). The meeting was attended by Liew Mun Leong, CEO of GMCA, the project developer. GMC project, one of Bhutan's most outstanding development initiatives, seeks to establish an integrated smart city that combines innovation, sustainability and knowledge-based economy. The project focuses on attracting investments in the sectors of advanced technology, education, healthcare and hospitality. The two sides expressed interest in exploring opportunities for cooperation and partnership through this project. The Omani side lauded the project's vision, noting that it could constitute a new platform for quality partnerships between investment parties in the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Bhutan. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Hinai, Ambassador-at-Large (at the Foreign Ministry), Issa Saleh Al Shaibani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of India, Ambassador-Designate to the Kingdom of Bhutan, and other officials from the two countries.
Zawya
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Oman, UK affirm keenness to enhance cooperation in different field
London: Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, held a meeting today with David Lammy, British Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs in London. The meeting discussed historical relations and existing strategic partnership between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Kingdom. Sayyid Badr and David Lammy expressed keenness to follow up and support the ongoing cooperation between the two countries in various domains of mutual interest. They laid emphasis on the role of the Oman-UK Strategic Consultation Team. The two sides exchanged views about regional and international issues. They underlined the importance of consolidating diplomacy, dialogue and international cooperation in addressing current challenges, to help achieve security and stability for all. They also stressed the need to engage in joint action to resolve crises and promote peace and sustainable development through multilateral frameworks and effective partnerships. The meeting was attended by Badr Mohammed Al Mantheri, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the United Kingdom, Liane Saunders, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Sultanate of Oman, and a number of officials from both sides. © Muscat Media Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
