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'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


Saudi, Omani envoys arrive in Sanaa for peace talks with Houthi leaders

Yemen's war is seen as one of several proxy battles between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

 Detainees who were released by Saudi Arabia in exchange for a Saudi detainee freed earlier, according to Yemen's Houthi movement official Abdul Qader al-Mortada, are seen in this handout image released April 8, 2023

Houthi official says Saudi Arabia freed 13 detainees ahead of wider Yemen prisoner swap

Saudi and Omani envoys are expected to meet in Sanaa to negotiate a permanent ceasefire deal with Houthi officials

 Houthi police troopers sit atop an armored personnel carrier securing a rally held to mark the Ghadeer day, in Sana'a, Yemen on July 17, 2022

Saudi-Omani delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Yemen's Houthis in Sanaa

The visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which run in parallel to UN peace efforts.

 A HOUTHI fighter sits behind sandbags near a checkpoint in Sanaa, Yemen.

JSSI and JetSetter's global ties are flying from increased normalization - opinion

The Abraham Accords have provided a rare gift: the opportunity to deepen the ties between people and connect countries

 Illustrative image of an airplane.

Biden welcomes Oman’s decision to open its airspace for Israeli flights

The decision could transform Ben Gurion Airport into a global transit hub between Asia and Europe.

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said gives a speech after being sworn in before the royal family council in Muscat, Oman January 11, 2020.

Oman opens airspace to Israeli flights, as Morocco parley in doubt

That move shortens the distance to Asia by two hours. It makes India, in particular, much more accessible.

An Israeli flag is seen on the first of Israel's El Al Airlines order of 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets, as it lands at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv

Omani blogger visits Israel, causing an uproar in the Arab world

As she landed in Israel, she filmed the entrance gate to the country where Israeli flags hang.

An El Al plane in Ben Gurion Airport

Oman, once thought to be next Abraham Accords signer, criminalizes relations with Israel

Oman is one of the few Gulf states to never have engaged in a war with Israel.

 Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tarik al-Said, right, meets with Omani Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Muscat, Oman, May 21, 2020.

Iran warns window for JCPOA negotiations closing

Iran's foreign minister stressed that Iran would "move in another direction" if talks continue to be stalled.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Ankara, Turkey June 27, 2022.

What’s behind Oman’s BDS push?

Omanis or dual nationals residing in Oman could face criminal penalties not only for attempting to do business with Israel but even for exchanging private conversations.

Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (not pictured) at al-Alam palace in Muscat, Oman, February 21, 2020.