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Mediation push grows as nations offer to broker Iran-Israel ceasefire

Despite offers from Oman, Qatar, and Turkey, Israel presses attacks and Iran vows no surrender; US remains distant from negotiations

Saar Haas, Itamar Eichner | 06.19.25

Iran, US to hold new round of nuclear talks in Rome

Iran's foreign minister says fundamental differences persist with US, as Tehran signals openness to more nuclear inspections but insists on preserving uranium enrichment program

AFP | 05.23.25

Weekend U.S.-Iran nuclear talks postponed, Oman says

Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi says summit, set to take place in Rome, rescheduled due to 'logitical reasons'

Associated Press | 05.01.25

Iran says next round of nuclear talks with US set for Saturday in Rome

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iranian officials would also meet on Friday with representatives from Britain, France and Germany

News Agencies | 04.30.25

תיעוד הדיפלומט האיראני "גונב" את העט היוקרתי

Iranian official caught pocketing golden pen during US talks

Deputy foreign minister captured on tape putting expensive golden fountain pen in his pocket; after Omani media calls him a thief, Tehran demands an apology, claiming an innocent mistake

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 04.16.25

The unlikely trio leading the delicate diplomacy of US-Iran nuclear talks

Opinion: A seasoned Iranian diplomat, a wealthy U.S. lawyer, and a Gulf royal meet to address one of the region’s most volatile crises, which despite the skeptics, marks a major shift in policy for both Tehran and Washington

Smadar Perry | 04.14.25

נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ לצד שר ההגנה פיט הגסת' בישיבת קבינט בבית הלבן

Hegseth says If nuclear talks fail, US military ready 'to go far, deep and big'

Defense Secretary describes first, tentative contacts in Oman as 'productive' and 'a good step'; says any military action will be in conjunction with Israel

AFP | 04.13.25

טראמפ, חמינאי, B-2 מפציץ אסטרטגי, מערכת THAAD בישראל ארכיון 2019, נושאת מטוסים קארל וינסון

US-Iran nuclear talks end on positive note, set to resume next week, report says

Iranian and American officials hold brief face-to-face conversation after more than two and a half hours of indirect negotiations in Oman, marking rare moment of direct diplomacy between the two longtime adversaries

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 04.12.25

שר החוץ של איראן עבאס עראקצ'י השליח המיוחד של ארה"ב למזרח התיכון סטיב וויטקוף שיחות גרעין

Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, Trump says on eve of talks

Witkoff, who will lead the US delegation, says administration's red line is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon, with dismantling its nuclear program as the opening demand

News Agencies | 04.12.25

Back to Muscat: Oman is the venue for last-chance US-Iran talks

With Iran’s regional alliances crumbling and looming threats of US military action, Oman offers a discreet and neutral setting for what could be a final attempt to resolve the standoff over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions

Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 04.11.25

IDF chief Zamir finds himself between multi-front war and internal rift

Opinion: Barely a month into the job, the military chief must navigate the ongoing war in Gaza, potential flareups in the West Bank, Turkish moves in Syria—and now, growing calls from reservists to end the fighting

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.11.25

Iran says it will give US talks over nuclear plans a 'genuine chance'

Tehran says Washington should value its decision to engage despite latter's 'prevailing confrontational hoopla,' with Trump threatning military action if discussions fails

Reuters | 04.11.25

סטיב וויטקוף שליחו של נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ למזרח התיכון במהלך שיחות בסעודיה על עתיד אוקראינה מול גורמים ברוסיה

Witkoff to head American delegation for US-Iran talks in Oman

Iranian FM Abbas Araqchi will visit Oman Saturday for mediated talks by Omani FM Badr al-Busaidi; Tehran officials say Khamenei is showing a softer stance on direct negotiations

News Agencies | 04.08.25

Archaeologists discover southern Arabian trade links in Negev graves

Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev linked to ancient Arabian trade networks, revealing flint artifacts, jewelry and amulets; Findings highlight the region’s role as a crossroads of cultures and commerce

Yaron Drukman | 02.05.25

ה סולטן החדש של עומאן היית'ם בן טארק אל סעיד

Israel's future mediator with Iran? The sultan who keeps his door open

One of Sultan Haitham of Oman's first actions upon taking office was ensuring his son would succeed him, securing his legacy; Oman’s strategic location forces the Sultan to navigate delicate diplomacy, maintaining good relations with both Iran and the US while offering medical aid to Yemen's Houthis; Could Trump’s entry pave the way for Israelis to visit Muscat?

Lior Ben Ari | 12.27.24