Top diplomats from Russia, Egypt, and Oman discuss latest developments with their Iranian counterpar

Iran has intensified a flurry of diplomatic engagements with regional and global powers as efforts continue to contain escalating tensions following weeks of conflict and inconclusive negotiations with the United States.

Oman, Iran discuss options to safeguard Strait of Hormuz transit

TEHRAN- Senior diplomats from Oman and Iran met Saturday to explore ways to ensure the “smooth and safe passage” of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman, Iran confirm ‘significant progress’ in Iran-US talks, technical discussions to start Monday

Araghchi says Iran and US have entered 'components of a deal' and will sit for fourth round of talks next week

TEHRAN – Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi says the Thursday nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. in Geneva made "significant progress" and technical discussions will take place next week in Vienna.

‘Practical’ proposals discussed in Iran-US talks: Tehran

‘Proposal focused on lifting US sanctions’

TEHRAN- Iran says that “important” and “practical” proposals were advanced during negotiations in Geneva on Thursday morning on Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions.

Tehran says Iran-US talks conducted with ‘great seriousness’

TEHRAN- Iran-U.S. talks in Geneva on Thursday are being carried out with “great seriousness” by negotiating teams on both sides, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says.

Iran, US hold nuclear talks in Geneva, Oman presents Tehran’s proposals to US

TEHRAN – The third round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. started in Geneva on Thursday with the mediation of Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi.

Iran FM talks over phone with Russia, Egyptian, Qatari counterparts

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has shared views on the latest regional and international developments regarding Iran’s nuclear talks with the United States in separate phone conversations with his opposite numbers from Russia, Egypt and Qatar.

Iran plans maritime tourism line linking southern ports

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization is planning to launch a maritime tourism line connecting the country’s southern ports, an official said on Thursday.

Muscat calls for boosting ties with Tehran in combating drugs

TEHRAN – Omani Drug Liaison Officer, Abdul Hakim bin Saleh Al Siyabi, in a meeting with Iran’s anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, has called for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deal with illegal drugs by taking joint measures and sharing expertise.

Pezeshkian says Oman-mediated talks offer fair solution if US shows respect

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian says the latest indirect talks between Iran and the United States, held in Oman, offer a real opportunity for a just and mutually acceptable resolution of the nuclear issue, provided Washington abandons pressure and excessive demands.

Egyptian supporters of the Islamic Republic

Sobh-e-No, in a commentary, discussed the support by the Egyptian people for the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to the paper, Egyptians instinctively hate Israel and support anyone who opposes it. The association between ‘resistance’ and opposition to Israel has pushed most Egyptians toward supporting Hezbollah and Hamas.

Iran and US are holding nuclear talks in Oman 

TEHRAN - Iranian and U.S. negotiators are holding indirect talks in Muscat, Oman, on Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of American-led sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

FM Araghchi says Iran and US to begin talks in Oman on Friday  

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday night that negotiations between Iran and the United States will begin in Muscat, Oman, on Friday morning.

Iran boosts trade with Oman, Qatar, UAE

TEHRAN – Iran’s trade with Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates rose in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 21 –December 21, 2025) compared with the same period last year, a senior official at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said.

Iran thanks Oman for mediation efforts, says bilateral ties will continue to grow

TEHRAN – Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi spent a day in Tehran on Saturday, where he held conversations with top Iranian officials as part of the two countries’ frequent exchanges on bilateral and regional issues.

Oman FM visits Tehran, meets Iranian counterpart

TEHRAN – In a joint press conference with his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi after their Saturday meeting in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that relations between the two countries are increasingly.

Araghchi calls Iran-Lebanon ties friendly

TEHRAN – In a press conference in Beirut on Friday afternoon, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Iran and Lebanon as two friendly nations that have been enjoying historical ties.

Iran, Oman call for greater Islamic coordination amid rising regional tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi have stressed the need for sustained consultation and coordination among Islamic countries to address the drivers of division and instability in the region.

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.

Two-week tourist visa to be issued for Mazandaran, minister says

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handircrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri described the approval of a two-week tourist visa for Mazandaran province as a positive news.

Iran-Oman agreement boosts marine-based tourism, minister says

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri announced the beginning of a new chapter in the marine-based economy given the recent agreement between Iran and Oman.

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.

By Mohammad Javad Arvili, Iranian Writer and Journalist

Oman marks National Day with celebration of stability and distinct national identity

Each year on this day, the Sultanate of Oman pauses before a sweeping historical canvas, commemorating the founding of the Al Bu Said state 281 years ago — the state that laid the foundations of a stable, prosperous, and regionally influential nation.

Pezeshkian receives new ambassadors, stresses bilateral ties and countering propaganda

TEHRAN – In a series of ceremonies on Tuesday, President Masoud Pezeshkian received the credentials of new ambassadors from Oman, Austria, Ghana, and the UAE. He used the occasions to underscore Iran's foreign policy priorities of strengthening bilateral ties and countering false Western propaganda.