Oman

Iran Refuses Negotiations Amid Israeli Strikes, Mediators Say

Mediators Qatar and Oman were told by Iran that Tehran "will not negotiate while under attack", an official briefed on the talks said Sunday, amid an massive exchange of strikes between Israel and the Islamic republic. "The Iranians informed Qatari and Omani mediators that they will only pursue serious negotiations once Iran has completed its ...

Iran-US Mediator Oman Says No Nuclear Talks on Sunday

A sixth round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington planned for this weekend has been cancelled, mediator Oman said Saturday, following waves of Israeli attacks on Iran. "The Iran US-talks scheduled to be held in Muscat this Sunday will not now take place," Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi said in a post on X, adding that "diplomacy ...

Oman Confirms U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume Sunday in Muscat

The United States and Iran are set to resume direct negotiations this Sunday in Muscat, the capital of Oman, according to an official announcement by the Omani Foreign Ministry. The upcoming talks mark a new round of diplomacy aimed at reviving nuclear discussions between the two long-time adversaries. As  reported by Axios, U.S. negotiator ...

Football: Lebanon Stumbles, Oman Takes Advantage

Lebanon started the match well—until the 4th minute. On a sharp through ball, Issam Al-Sabhi found himself one-on-one with Mostafa Matar and calmly opened the scoring. A sudden chill on Lebanese ambitions—but not enough to bring down Miodrag Radulović’s men. The Cedars quickly lifted their heads. Uninhibited, they imposed their rhythm, ...

Football: Tough Test for Lebanon in Muscat

Lebanon takes on Oman on Wednesday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in a high-level friendly behind closed doors. A weighty dress rehearsal ahead of the crucial Asian qualifier against Yemen. While others are putting the finishing touches to their vacations, Lebanese players are sharpening their spikes. This Wednesday at 7 PM (Beirut time), ...

Iran President in Oman as Nuclear Talks Progress

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday began a two-day visit to Oman, which is mediating ongoing nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington. Pezeshkian travelled to Muscat looking to promote "peace and stability," he said, two days after US President Donald Trump described the latest negotiations as "very, very good." "We hope to engage ...

From Iran’s Nuclear Program to Gaza: The Gulf as the New Hub of Global Diplomacy (1/2)

On December 8, 2024, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stated that the member states of the GCC “are committed to strengthening dialogue and diplomacy, ensuring that the Gulf region remains a hub for peace and cooperation amid growing global competition.” This was said during a roundtable on the future of cooperative ...

Football – Asian Qualifiers: Battle-Ready Cedars Head to Yemen

With one eye on the Asian Cup and the other on the World Cup, Lebanon is wasting no time. After thrashing Brunei (5-0) in the opening match of the qualifiers, Miodrag Radulović’s men top their group, ahead of Yemen and Bhutan, who played to a goalless draw (0-0). The stage is set: on June 10, the Cedars will face the Yemenis in what already ...

Iran, US Discuss Nuclear Deal in Third Round of Talks

The United States and Iran went into detail about a potential nuclear deal Saturday at their third consecutive round of talks, hoping to strike an accord that would ease regional tensions. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi again led the talks, which this time included a technical-level meeting between ...

Iran, US To Hold New Round of High-Level Nuclear Talks

Iran, US hold new round of high-stakes nuclear talks The United States and Iran were expected to start haggling over details of a potential nuclear deal in Oman on Saturday as they entered their third round of talks in as many weeks. US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are again leading the discussions, ...

Araghchi Arrived in Oman Ahead of Nuclear Talks

Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi arrived in Oman on Friday ahead of fresh nuclear talks with the United States, after both sides said progress had been made in previous rounds. The local Mehr news agency reported Araghchi had arrived in the Omani capital, Muscat, for Saturday's negotiations, releasing a brief video showing the foreign minister ...