Oman’s Sultan, Iranian FM discuss regional crises, push for diplomacy, peace

Meeting focuses on mediation efforts as Abbas Araghchi set to revisit Islamabad before Moscow trip, Iranian media says

Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met Iranian Foreign Minister ⁠Abbas Araghchi in Muscat, with both sides discussing the regional situation and mediation efforts aimed at ending the US-Iran war, Oman's state news agency reported on Sunday.

During the meeting, "consultations took place regarding the latest developments in the regional situation, mediation efforts, and endeavors aimed at ending conflicts," Oman's Foreign Ministry said in a post on X.

حضرة صاحبِ الجلالة السلطان هيثم بن طارق المُعظم - حفظه الله ورعاه - يستقبل بقصر البركة العامر، معالي الدكتور سيد عباس عراقجي وزير خارجية الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية ، جرى خلال المقابلة التشاور حول مستجدات الأوضاع في المنطقة، وجهود الوساطة والمساعي الرامية إلى إنهاء النزاعات،…

— وزارة الخارجية (@FMofOman) April 26, 2026

Al Said was briefed on the Iranian side's perspectives regarding the developments, the ministry said, adding that Araghchi also listened to the sultan's "views on ways to advance these efforts in a manner that enhances opportunities for reaching sustainable political solutions and limits the repercussions of crises on the people of the region."

According to the ministry, Al Said affirmed the "importance of prioritising the language of dialogue and diplomacy in addressing issues, in a way that contributes to consolidating the foundations of peace."

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Araghchi, meanwhile, expressed Tehran's appreciation for Oman's positions in supporting dialogue efforts and "enhancing endeavors for security and stability in the region."

Similarly, the Iranian government, in an X post, stated that the foreign minister and the sultan held talks on bilateral relations and areas of mutual interest. 

FM Abbas @araghchi met with Haitham bin Tariq Al Said,The Sultan of Oman, in Muscat, holding talks on bilateral relations and areas of mutual interest. #Iran #Oman #Diplomacy pic.twitter.com/teEdpJa18f

— Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran (@Iran_GOV) April 26, 2026

The Iranian foreign minister departed Pakistan for Oman on Saturday, after discussing the overall situation in the region with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

FM Araghchi, who ​arrived in Islamabad on Friday night, had posted on X that he would be visiting Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow "to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments."

The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on Sunday that Araghchi will revisit Pakistan after concluding his trip to Oman and before travelling to Russia, citing Iran's foreign ministry.

Iran’s foreign minister set to return to Pakistan ahead of Moscow visithttps://t.co/owCHoLY3p6 pic.twitter.com/bEyOsuQjOu

— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) April 26, 2026

According to IRNA, Araghchi's delegation returned to Tehran after talks in Islamabad in order to seek guidance on issues regarding an end to the war. The delegation is expected to rejoin Araghchi in Islamabad on Sunday night.

Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he had cancelled the trip of his representative going to Islamabad to meet with the Iranians after the White House said special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were to depart for talks with Araghchi.

"Too much time wasted on travelling, too much work!" Trump wrote announcing his delegations' cancellation. The president added that there is "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Tehran's leadership. "Nobody knows who is in charge, including them," he added, claiming "we have all the cards, they have none!"

The president concluded, "If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!"

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The snag in talks between the US and Iran comes in the wake of a two-week Pakistan-brokered ceasefire that allowed for the first direct consultations between the US and Iran in decades.

Although the two sides engaged in negotiations in Islamabad to de-escalate tensions, the talks ultimately ended with no agreement reached. Araghchi stated after the breakdown in talks that the sides were inches away from what he called the "Islamabad MoU."

Tehran has maintained that the talks ended with no consensus due to the US' maximalist positions, while the US maintains Iran failed to give firm assurances that it would not seek nuclear weapons.