Oman urges US, Iran to resume stalled nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Oman, acting as a traditional intermediary, has urged the United States and Iran to resume nuclear negotiations that were halted following an Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi highlighted that five rounds of talks took place this year, with the sixth and potentially decisive round disrupted by Israel's actions, which Oman condemned as illegal and destabilizing. The negotiations aimed to reach a new agreement limiting Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief, amidst ongoing accusations from Western countries that Iran seeks atomic weapons, claims Iran denies, insisting its program is peaceful. Albusaidi also called on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to end Iran's isolation and engage in dialogue, advocating for a more inclusive regional security framework involving Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. He emphasized that real security is achieved through engagement and inclusivity rather than isolation and containment. Oman continues to promote comprehensive dialogue as essential for regional stability and cooperation.