Oman

'Give Trump something': Turkey, Oman, Qatar, among countries mediating between US and Iran

The message a number of countries have delivered to Iran, according to one of the sources, is: “Act rationally. Give President Trump something so that war can be avoided.”

Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan gestures as he addresses the audience during a press briefing meeting to review the past year and to share insights regarding regional and global developments in Istanbul, on January 15, 2026.
A demonstrator lights a cigarette with fire from a burning picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei outside the Iranian embassy during a rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, in London, Britain, January 12, 2026.

Gulf states warn Trump against sending 'help' to Iranian protesters as tensions continue - WSJ

A man riding a horse in the deserts of Oman.

The wild jewel of the tourism world: Meet Dubai’s heiress

Etswani flagged vessel.

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters


The paradox of Israeli-Gulf relations behind the scenes

The formal recognition of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates was considered more important than extending sovereignty over a slice of the West Bank.

SAUDI ARABIAN Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (right) meets Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Saudi Arabia last week.

How has Oman's constitution been amended?

The sultan of Oman has announced constitutional changes that will provide for a more seamless succession and for the guarantee of more rights and freedoms for its citizens, including women.

Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said al-Said sits during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (not pictured) at the Beit Al Baraka Royal Palace in Muscat, Oman January 14, 2019

Netanyahu says more peace deals soon amid Indonesia, Oman speculation

"We're going to see many, many more countries, a lot more than people expect and perhaps a lot sooner than people expect."

US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan

US may invite Saudi Arabia, Oman and PA to energy conference with Israel

"These invitations will go out shortly. We are hopeful they will accept them."

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette

Rabbi hopes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, others will normalize with Israel

There is a need for Israel to move on the Palestinian issue. Most Gulf countries expect to see some changes and an opening by Israel to the Palestinians.

Rabbi Marc Schneier in Abu Dhabi

Oman, Indonesia likely next countries to forge ties with Israel

Netanyahu visited Oman in 2018 and met with then-leader Sultan Qaboos, Rabin visited Indonesia in 1993.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Sultan Qaboos bin Said in this undated handout provided by the Israel Prime Minister Office, in Oman

Oman welcomes Morocco, Israel normalization as step towards regional peace

Israel and Morocco agreed on Thursday to normalize relations in a deal brokered with US help, making Morocco the fourth Arab country to set aside hostilities with Israel.

View of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, on May 2, 2018.

US Amb. to UN: Another normalization accord will come in next days

A potential third Israel-Arab state accord comes following the recent normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

Abdullatif Al Zayani, Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, and Abdullah bin Zayed sign the Abraham Accords

Why Oman’s support for Bahrain-Israel deal is important for the Gulf

It would be wrong to interpret these statements as merely happenstance or random.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Sultan Qaboos bin Said in Oman

Oman welcomes Bahrain-Israel normalization decision

Bahrain on Friday became the second Gulf country to normalize ties with Israel after the United Arab Emirates said they would do so a month ago, moves forged partly through shared fears of Iran.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets Sultan Qaboos bin Said in Oman.