Study points to Sasanian military control reaching Indian Ocean

TEHRAN - A comprehensive geochemical study of ancient transport containers from the Fulayj fort in Oman has provided compelling new evidence of extensive maritime trade networks linking the Iranian heartlands with the Arabian coast during the Late Sasanian and Early Islamic periods.

Iran, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Japan step up diplomatic coordination to enhance Hormuz Strait security

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified diplomatic engagement with regional and international partners in an effort to strengthen stability in the Persian Gulf and improve maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with senior officials emphasizing closer coordination to address 'insecurity caused by US military actions.'

Iran rejects US role in setting war terms

TEHRAN – Iran declared on Monday that it will not allow the United States to dictate the timing of war or peace, reaffirming that all national security decisions will be made solely based on Iran's interests, while also warning Ukraine over its reported attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea and emphasizing that ongoing negotiations with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz are purely bilateral and unrelated to Washington.

Iran, Oman conclude ‘productive’ talks on Hormuz security

TEHRAN — Iranian and Omani officials concluded two days of high-level diplomatic talks in Tehran aimed at safeguarding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. 

Omani delegation visits Tehran for Strait of Hormuz navigation talks

TEHRAN - An Omani diplomatic delegation arrived in Tehran on Friday for high-level consultations on regulating commercial vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Iran's official news agency, IRNA.

Oman hails Iranian expertise for restoration of historic sites

TEHRAN - Oman welcomes broader cooperation with Iran in museum management and hails the expertise of Iranian restorers and architects for the conservation of the sultanate's historical monuments, Oman's minister of heritage and tourism said during talks with Iranian officials in Muscat.

Araghchi meets Omani counterpart to discuss Hormuz shipping arrangements 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi in Muscat on Saturday, focusing on bilateral relations, regional developments, and mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Iran discusses fostering ICT ties with Iraq, Pakistan, Oman

TEHRAN – The head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Mohammad-Mohsen Sadr, has held separate meetings with Iraqi, Pakistani, and Omani officials to discuss ways to enhance collaborations between Iran and these countries in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

Iran and Oman hold first Hormuz committee talks as sovereignty push intensifies

TEHRAN - Iran and Oman convened for the inaugural session of their newly formed joint committee on the Strait of Hormuz, with talks centering on the strategic waterway’s long-term administration.

Iran expands diplomatic coordination with Russia, China, and Oman following Islamabad Accord

TEHRAN – Iran has intensified diplomatic consultations with key regional and international partners following the conclusion of the Islamabad Accord with the United States, holding high-level talks with Russia, China, and Oman on the agreement’s implementation, regional security, and future cooperation.

Iran, Oman hold exclusive sovereign rights over Strait of Hormuz: deputy FM

TEHRAN- An Iranian deputy foreign minister has stated that Iran and Oman are the only countries with sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Tehran has established new regulations to control maritime traffic under wartime conditions.

Araghchi holds talks with German, Omani, Japanese, and Italian counterparts to end the war

TEHRAN – In a concerted diplomatic push to halt the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a series of telephone conversations with his counterparts from Germany, Oman, Japan, and Italy over the past 48 hours, outlining Tehran's initiatives for ending the conflict and restoring regional peace.

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.