Muscat, Oman – Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi affirmed on Monday that the Sultanate of Oman is intensifying its efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of the dire economic consequences of the continued conflict. In a post on the X platform, al-Busaidi emphasized that this conflict was not instigated by Tehran. This stance reflects Muscat’s efforts to de-escalate tensions.
These efforts coincide with US President Donald Trump’s announcement today of a five-day postponement of military strikes against Iranian energy facilities and infrastructure. Trump explained that this decision came as a result of what he described as “good and constructive” talks held over the past two days. He also indicated that the continuation of the de-escalation depends on the success of the ongoing negotiations throughout the week. The US move comes after clear Iranian threats of direct retaliation by targeting power plants in the region and US bases should Washington carry out its threats.
Despite Trump’s announcement, uncertainty prevailed regarding the actual communication between the two sides. The Iranian news agency Fars quoted officials categorically denying any negotiations with the American side.
While Oman—which has played a historic role in the nuclear negotiations—is relying on diplomatic channels to contain the crisis, the situation remains contingent on the actual outcome of the talks within the timeframe set by the US president.
