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2025-06-25 19:55
Tourism in West Asia reels from fallout of 12-Day Iran-Israel War
TEHRAN - The recent 12-day military confrontation between Iran and Israel has sent shockwaves through the tourism industry of West Asia, disrupting flight routes, stranding tens of thousands of travelers, and casting uncertainty over one of the world’s most dynamic travel regions.
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2025-06-14 23:32
Oman confirms collapse of nuclear talks after US-Israeli coordinated assault
TEHRAN – The Sultanate of Oman formally announced the cancellation of Sunday’s planned U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations, with Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirming the news on Saturday.
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2025-05-28 22:03
By Javad Mirgaloubayat
Oman and Iran can now be considered strategic partners
TEHRAN – Five Iranian presidents have made six visits to Oman over approximately 20 years, while Omani sultans have visited Iran three times. Of course, Iran-Oman relations have historical roots, but the relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Sultanate of Oman gained momentum in the early 1980s, progressing steadily toward strengthening ties.
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2025-05-27 21:35
By Soheila Zarfam
Iran and Oman strengthen ties with high-level visit and 18 new agreements
TEHRAN - Two historically close Persian Gulf nations marked what could be the beginning of an even closer state of ties on Tuesday, as President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran embarked on a high-ranking trip to Muscat, Oman.
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2025-05-11 22:32
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Talks still breathing
Despite conflicting positions of Washington, nuclear negotiations avert collapse in 4th round
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States appeared to avoid an impasse on Sunday as they wrapped up a fourth round of indirect nuclear talks, which has been characterized as the most difficult round of discussions so far.
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2025-05-07 02:35
Oman says it mediated US-Yemen ‘ceasefire’
In a statement late on Tuesday night, Oman announced it had conducted “recent discussions and contacts” with the United States and “relevant authorities” in the Ansarallah-controlled Yemen.
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2025-05-06 22:07
The date for next round of Iran-US talks under study: Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday night that the date for the next round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States is being studied.
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2025-05-05 23:00
Iran reaffirms unchanging stance as US talks delayed at Oman’s suggestion
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei stated Monday that the decision to postpone indirect nuclear negotiations with the U.S. followed a proposal by Oman, the mediating party, and was agreed upon by all three sides.
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2025-04-26 22:35
Iran participating in 29th Muscat International Book Fair
TEHRAN-The 29th Muscat International Book Fair officially is underway in the capital of Oman, with Iran attending the event.
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2025-04-26 22:13
By Soheila Zarfam
Iran, US schedule 4th round of talks as 'differences' remain
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says major differences between Iran and the United States remain unresolved following the third round of indirect negotiations, which concluded on Saturday, April 26, in Muscat, Oman.
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2025-04-26 13:50
Geographical atlas of Persian Gulf to be unveiled
TEHRAN – In celebration of Persian Gulf National Day, a new geographical atlas dedicated to the strategic body of water and three of its islands (Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb) is set to be unveiled during a special ceremony on April 30.
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2025-04-14 20:57
Exclusive:
What happened at Albusaidi's home on Saturday
Tehran Times gains details of indirect Iran-US discussions in Oman
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States spoke indirectly in Oman on Saturday, as tensions remained smoldering between the two countries, and the Iranian side approached the talks gingerly and with deep mistrust. The Tehran Times had obtained new information about what went on that day and whether any concrete results could be expected from the first major encounter between the two states in several months.
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2025-04-13 21:38
Oman talks remain indirect, exposing Trump’s propaganda attempt
TEHRAN – President Trump's claim last week that the U.S. and Iran would hold direct talks in Oman on April 12 turned out to be false, leading many to believe it was a clumsy attempt at psychological manipulation.
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2025-04-11 21:21
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Trump's retreat, not B-2 bluster, led to Oman talks
Tehran Times understands Trump backed off non-nuclear demands in March letter to Iran
TEHRAN – Iran and the United States will encounter each other for the first time in months on Saturday afternoon, after the two countries opened themselves up to indirect nuclear negotiations mediated by the Persian Gulf state of Oman.
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2025-04-09 21:04
By Soheila Zarfam
Ahead of Oman talks, Pezeshkian says Iran will not cede its achievements
TEHRAN – As Iran and the United States prepare to hear each other’s gripes during indirect Oman-mediated negotiations on Saturday, President Masoud Pezeshkian told a number of officials gathered to celebrate Iran’s nuclear achievements that the country has no intention of developing nukes but won’t relinquish its impressive progress in the field either.
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2025-04-09 11:27
Iran fall short against Oman in AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025
TEHRAN - Oman came from behind twice to defeat Iran 3-2 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025 Group D clash at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium Tuesday night.
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2025-04-08 21:45
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Saturday test for US
Iran to evaluate Washington's true intentions during indirect Oman talks
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is slated to visit Oman for indirect talks with Washington, offering U.S. President Donald Trump a chance to give fresh life to the nuclear deal he unraveled in 2018.
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2025-04-07 14:46
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.
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2025/04/06
By Xavier Villar
Oman as a diplomatic channel
A Strategic shift away from UAE’s ties with Israel
MADRID – After a series of exchanges, Tehran finally responded to the letter from the President of the United States.
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2025-03-27 23:37
Iran has officially responded to Donald Trump’s letter
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Thursday that Iran has “officially” responded to Donald Trump’s letter, IRNA reported.
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2025-03-16 22:56
Tehran, Muscat push for peaceful solutions in region
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Omani counterpart, Seyed Badr Al-Busaidi, in Muscat on Sunday, as the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to diplomatic engagement and regional stability.
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2025-03-04 15:47
Iranian university student awarded as ‘Future Climate Leader’
TEHRAN –Mohammad-Reza Baradaran Motie, a PhD university student in architecture, has won the ‘Future Climate Leader’ award in Oman Climate Week, which was held from February 24 to 27.
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2025-02-21 15:05
Oman seeks to expand ties with Iran in dealing with narcotics
TEHRAN –Mohammed bin Saleh Al Gheilani, General Director of Combating Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of Oman, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to promote cooperation in combating drugs and narcotics.
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2025-02-16 21:38
No place for global power struggles in Indian Ocean, says Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned against the influence of external powers in the Indian Ocean region, warning that geopolitical rivalries must not dictate its future.
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2025-02-14 19:39
Iran FM set to attend 8th Indian Ocean Rim summit in Oman
TEHRAN – Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced on Friday that Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Oman in the coming days.
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2025-02-12 23:25
Tehran, Muscat talk stronger defense ties in high-level military talks
TEHRAN – Senior military officials from Iran and Oman have held discussions in Tehran to enhance defense cooperation and strengthen regional security ties between the two nations.
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2025-02-11 23:46
Only regional solidarity can counter Israeli expansionist policies: Iran’s top general
TEHRAN – Iran’s highest-ranking military official has strongly condemned a US-Israeli plan to forcibly displace Palestinians in Gaza, emphasizing that the only effective response to Israel’s aggressive policies is regional unity.
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2025-02-08 15:28
Iran, Oman telecom companies sign MOU on data transmission
TEHRAN –Iranian and Omani telecommunication companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand data transmission among operators of the two countries.
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2025/02/04
By Khamis Alwahaibi
Tourism expansion, a necessity for Oman-Iran relations
MUSCAT- Among the Arab countries in the region, Oman is one of the countries that has always maintained stable and friendly relations with Iran.
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2024-12-31 02:26
There has been no change in Iran’s nuclear doctrine, top security official says
TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official said on Monday that contrary to what is claimed by foreign media outlets there has been no change in Iran’s nuclear doctrine.