Russia to lift COVID ban on flights to Iran, other countries

TEHRAN - Russia is scheduled to lift its COVID-19 ban on flights to Iran and several other countries as of Nov. 9, the government coronavirus task force said on Thursday.

Deputy FM calls Iran-Oman ties exemplary

TEHRAN - Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani on Wednesday said the new Iranian administration is seeking a policy of closer interaction with neighbors, calling Iran's relations with Oman “friendly and exemplary”.

Oman: Iran supports peace efforts in the region

TEHRAN— In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper published on Saturday, Omani foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi has said that Iran is an advocate of peace and stability in the region.

Iran targets 30 countries to boost inbound tourism

TEHRAN – Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has targeted a selection of 30 countries in a bid to lift inbound tourism of the country.

Iran intensifies diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in the region

TEHRAN – In the latest sign that Iran is serious about achieving peace in the region, a senior Iranian diplomat journeyed to Oman shortly after the top Saudi diplomat visited the sultanate.

Iran and Oman push for closer cooperation

TEHRAN – A senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs held talks with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat on Tuesday.

Some €450m allocated to tackle SDSs in 3 years

TEHRAN – A total budget of €450 million has been earmarked to contain sand and dust storms (SDSs) nationwide over the past three years, deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for the human environment has stated.

Ghalibaf maintains parliamentary diplomacy in support of Palestine

TEHRAN— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has increased his efforts to coordinate plans with his counterparts in other Muslim countries to support the Palestinian people and take collective action against the Israeli regime's crimes.

Amnesty for 46 Iranian prisoners in Oman on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to Muscat has said 160 Iranians are currently in prison in Oman or living in temporary detention, announcing the 46 of them have been released on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr by Oman’s Sultan.

Foreign Minister holds week-long regional tour

TEHRAN—Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif continued his regional tour by visiting Oman on Wednesday, April 28 and Kuwait on April 29.

Oman offers visa-free travels to Iranians, other nations but strict rules required

TEHRAN – Oman has recently dropped its tourist visa requirement for visitors from 103 countries, including Iran, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, India, and Turkey, however the Sultanate has set some rules for the potential visitors. 

ICCIMA to hold online meeting for exploring trade opportunities with Oman

TEHRAN – Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) plans to hold an online meeting on January 11, 2021 to explore opportunities and capacities of trade with Oman, ICCIMA portal announced.

Iranian province seeks to export daggers, swords, filigrees to Oman

TEHRAN – Zanjan province, which has long been a hectic hub of handicrafts in west-central Iran, seeks to export more handicrafts including daggers, swords, and filigrees to Oman. 

Araghchi meets Oman FM, lauds Muscat’s balanced approach

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affair Abbas Araghchi held talks on Monday morning with Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyed Badr Al Busaidi in Muscat and praised Oman’s balanced approach toward regional and international issues.

Tehran, Muscat discuss ways to deepen tourism relations

TEHRAN – Iran and Oman explored avenues of cooperation and ways to develop bilateral ties in the field of tourism, particularly to share experience for dealing with the coronavirus predicament.

Responsible tourism a workable solution for coronavirus era: minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has said that responsible tourism is a workable solution for holidaymakers to get assured of safe traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Archaeological survey sheds new light on ancient societies in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have discovered new evidence of prehistorical architecture and pottery belonged to societies once lived across Sefidkuh in Makran region, southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Iran’s new ambassadors to six countries meet Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani met on Saturday with Iran’s new ambassadors to Azerbaijan, Oman, North Korea, Bosnia- Herzegovina, Namibia and Georgia.

Chabahar airport project a ‘major stimulus’ to attract tourists, investors

TEHRAN - Chabahar Free Trade–Industrial Zone Organization is planning to build an international airport which would be a major stimulus to attract both tourists and investors to the region in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

‘Iran-Oman ties expanded even in coronavirus pandemic’

TEHRAN – Omani Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali bin Masoud al-Sunaidi said on Wednesday that ties between Iran and Oman have been on the rise even during the coronavirus pandemic, which shows efforts on the two sides to strengthen relations.

Branko Ivankovic hails Yahya Golmohammadi ahead of title-winning match

TEHRAN- Branko Ivankovic, former head coach of Persepolis football club, says that defending the title at the Iran Professional League (IPL) for the fourth straight season was an exceptional and challenging task that the Reds managed to do.

Iran, Oman to launch joint tours for European travelers 

TEHRAN – Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province and Oman are scheduled to operate joint travel tours for European nationals in a bid to boost cooperation between the two neighbors. 

Coronavirus: Iran preparing to reopen doors to foreign travelers

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has forecast that the country will start hosting foreign travelers as of mid-summer with the priority given to travelers from the neighboring countries.

By Fatemeh Salehi

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and its internal crises

The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council nowadays, instead of focusing on ‘cooperation’, has turned into a hotbed of tension among Arab countries.

Oman sends anti-COVID-19 consignment to Iran

TEHRAN – Oman has dispatched a batch of sanitary and medical items to Iran to help the neighboring country in the fight against coronavirus.