TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Omani FM, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Muscat within the framework of consultations between the two countries. The meeting between Iranian FM, Mohamad Javad Zarif, and Omani FM in Muscat, came after the Omani minister visited Tehran early in December and […]
TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Omani FM, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah in Muscat within the framework of consultations between the two countries.
The meeting between Iranian FM, Mohamad Javad Zarif, and Omani FM in Muscat, came after the Omani minister visited Tehran early in December and in July.
The visits came at the time tensions between Iran and the US had deteriorated following Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and its military buildup in the Persian Gulf.
Despite being part of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council, Oman has for long maintained an independent foreign policy and has been able to successfully project itself as a mediator in regional disputes.
Under the leadership of Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, Muscat was active in facilitating negotiations between the United States and Iran during the Obama administration which eventually led to the signing of the Iran nuclear agreement.
In the past, Muscat also played the role of a mediator between Iran and the Persian Gulf Arab countries, as it maintains good relations with Tehran.
The two countries also cooperate in various military spheres.
- source : Iran Daily, Irannews
