Iran accuses US of ‘blackmail’ over threats against Oman

US President Donald Trump addressed reports of plans for joint Iranian-Omani control of the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Oman "will behave" and reject any such mechanism "or we’ll have to blow them up."

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Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman over Hormuz control plan

"Oman will have to behave like everybody else, or we're going to have to blow them up. They understand that, they'll be fine," said the US president.

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Oman says targeted in ‘heinous’ Iranian drone strikes

One expatraite worker was injured in the strikes on Oman's southern Salalah Port.

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Iraqi PM Sudani oversees signing of agreements with Oman

The agreements including a "mutual visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports" and an "agreement on avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion on income and capital," Sudani's office said.

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Iran reviewing Omani proposals for US nuclear deal

Oman’s diplomats are pushing for avenues of compromise amid repeated US and Iranian clashes over red lines relating to Tehran’s continued nuclear enrichment.

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Iran agrees to new round of nuclear talks with US on Sunday

A fourth round of talks was set to be held earlier this month but was postponed due to “logistical reasons.”

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Iraq welcomes Oman’s efforts in mediating ceasefire between US, Houthis

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry praised Oman for its assistance in facilitating a ceasefire between the US and Houthi militants in Yemen, with both sides agreeing to refrain from attacks on one another and the Houthis promising to stop attacking international shipping in the Red Sea.

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Iraq welcomes nuclear talks between US, Iran

Iraq's foreign ministry expressed its support for the opening of negotiations between Tehran and Washington on Saturday, expressing hope that "these discussions will yield favorable outcomes soon."

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Iranian FM meets Omani, Houthi officials in Muscat

Araghchi continued Iran’s recent diplomatic push aimed at halting violence in the region by visiting Oman’s Muscat and meeting with the country’s top officials as well as a senior figure of Yemen’s Houthis.

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