Netanyahu arrives in Washington to press Trump as Iran–US talks resume

TEHRAN – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington after moving up his trip, a step widely seen as an attempt to obstruct renewed diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States.

Larijani visits Doha and Muscat ahead of second round of nuclear talks 

TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, held high-level talks in Doha on Wednesday as Tehran continues an intense round of regional consultations amid ongoing indirect negotiations with the United States.

Iranian artisans to showcase handicrafts at Muscat Nights

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian artisans will present a wide range of traditional handicrafts and visual arts at Muscat Nights 2026, a month-long cultural festival to be held in the Omani capital from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, organizers said.

Chabahar airport to resume intl. flights in mid-January

TEHRAN - International flights from Chabahar Airport in southeastern Iran will resume in January, 2026 with services to Muscat, Karachi and Sharjah, the head of the Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone said on Monday.

Araghchi meets dignitaries in Oman ahead of Muscat Forum

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi began a two-day visit to Oman on Sunday, where he was scheduled to attend the annual Muscat Forum and hold separate discussions with top diplomats and international officials.

Passenger shipping line between Chabahar and Muscat launched

TEHRAN – A direct passenger shipping route between Chabahar, Iran, and Muscat, Oman, has been launched, officials announced on Monday.

Minister urges overhaul of transport, preservation of historical districts to strengthen tourism

TEHRAN – Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh has called for stronger collaboration between the transport and tourism sectors to revitalize historical urban areas and upgrade public transport infrastructure in a bid to support the country’s tourism industry.

Mashhad airport resumes flights to 12 intl. destinations amid post-conflict recovery

TEHRAN - Mashhad’s Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport has resumed flight operations to 12 international and 3 domestic destinations, as the region emerges from a tense 12-day conflict between Iran and the Zionist regime of Israel.

A taste of tradition: Masghati festival returns to Lar

TEHRAN - The ancient city of Lar in southern Iran is set to host its fourth Masghati festival as part of its culinary heritage.

Muscat Nights Festival launched with Iranian artist participation

TEHRAN- Artists from Iran are currently showcasing their talents at the Muscat Nights Festival, taking place at the Qurum Park Amphitheater in Muscat, Oman. 

By Afshin Majlesi

Masghati: a culinary jewel of Lar

LAR, Fars Province - A translucent dessert, with its gentle floral aroma and silky texture, the Masghati of Lar is a jewel of regional cuisine in the ancient city, situated in southern Iran.

Tehran, Muscat discuss ways to forge sci-tech ties

TEHRAN –Iranian and Omani officials have examined the potentialities of expanding scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Muscat to host Iran’s sci-tech days conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s scientific and technology days conference is scheduled to be held in Muscat, Oman, from September 16 to 17.

Iran to launch sea services linking major islands to Dubai and Oman

TEHRAN - Iran is set to launch new marine services connecting the Islands of Kish and Qeshm to Dubai and Oman in the Persian Gulf.

Omani delegation visits Iran’s National Defense University

TEHRAN- An Omani delegation comprising professors and students of the National Defense College of the Sultanate of Oman has visited Iran’s National Defense University.

Tehran, Muscat discuss ways to enhance sci-tech ties

TEHRAN –Mohammad-Sadeq Khayatian, the head of Iran National Innovation Fund, and Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al Hinai, the deputy chairman at the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones of Oman, in a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday stressed the need for the development of scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Tehran, Muscat focus on boosting humanitarian, medical ties

TEHRAN – The secretary general of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and officials from the Omani ministries of foreign affairs and health and the municipality of Muscat discussed ways to develop joint projects in medical, humanitarian, and health tourism sectors in a meeting in Muscat on Tuesday.

Iran university opens office in Oman to draw medical tourists

TEHRAN – A southern Iranian university has opened an office in Oman seeking to draw more medical tourists from the Sultanate.

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Macron's political penitence

In a note, Javan addressed the phone call between Macron and Raisi. It wrote: Fools never think the penalty of their stupidity and they are never punished as much as their stupidity.

Iranian, Saudi, Iraqi and Syrian ambassadors to Oman hold joint meeting

TEHRAN – The ambassadors of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria to Oman held a four-way meeting, according to the Atheer news website, IRNA reported on Tuesday. 

Medical tourism: Kerman calls to boost ties with Muscat

TEHRAN – Iran’s Kerman province and Muscat have agreed to draw a roadmap for widening ties in the field of health and medical tourism.