Omani Foreign Minister: I discussed with my Iranian counterpart in New York efforts to de-escalate tensions and ensure the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Azerbaijan stopped Iranian airlines from operating flights to their countries, while Iraq has banned flights to its capital. Mahan Air, one of Iran's largest carriers, also suspended flights to and from Istanbul, Ankara and Muscat.
OMAN, U.S. DISCUSS REGIONAL DE-ESCALATION
Oman’s Foreign Minister held a phone call with his U.S. counterpart to discuss rapidly evolving regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions and contain the fallout.
The two also discussed creating conditions for continued diplomacy and resolving outstanding issues, while reaffirming closer U.S.-Oman coordination on regional security and stability.
OMAN'S FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS A REGIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW IN SALALAH HAS BEEN POSTPONED IN THE INTEREST OF CONSENSUS, ADDING THAT OMAN REMAINS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING DIALOGUE THAT SUPPORTS STABILITY AND LASTING COOPERATION IN THE REGION