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


What does Iran's use of drones against ships mean for the future?

If Iran has reached a new level of precision drone strikes and is using them against shipping in deadly attacks, this is a major milestone.

A drone is pictured during a large-scale drone combat exercise of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Semnan, Iran January 4, 2021. Picture taken January 4, 2021

How long can Oman remain the Switzerland of the Middle East? – analysis

Taking sides politically might be a prerequisite to bolstering the Omani economy, a fact that is not lost on the new sultan.

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 FM: We will not be third Gulf state to normalize ties with Israel

"Oman believes in the principle of achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace on the basis of the two-state solution."

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, secretary general of Oman's at the Mediterranean summit MED 2018 in Italy November 22, 2018

Oman urges Israel to create independent Palestinian state

Lapid will travel to the UAE next week in the first official visit by an Israeli minister to the Gulf state since they established diplomatic relations.

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, secretary general of Oman's at the Mediterranean summit MED 2018 in Italy November 22, 2018

US confiscates massive arms shipment off coast of Oman, Yemen - analysis

The raid comes amid tensions in Yemen and Iran’s attempt to support the Houthi rebels. However, it may be linked to other militant groups in Yemen or even the Horn of Africa or elsewhere.

US Navy guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG-61) sails in the Bosphorus, on its way to the Black Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 19, 2021.

650 pounds of matzah are being shipped to Saudi Arabia, other Gulf states

The matzah is also being shipped to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait. The Jewish association will also be providing Passover resources to American troops in the region.

 Jews in Tehran producing matza this week ahead of the Passover holiday.

Bringing the world to visit Israel in the middle of a pandemic

Itamar Ben David and the Israel Virtual Tourism Association offer out-of-work tour guides a chance to share their respective passions, and make some money, while exploring new markets.

A CRUSADERS-THEMED virtual tour with Itamar Ben David. The faces were altered for privacy considerations.

Erdan to UN: Iran responsible for attack on Israeli ship near Oman

In the letter, the ambassador emphasized that Israel has the right and will “take all necessary measures to protect its citizens.”

Former Israeli Minister Gilad Erdan attends a weekly cabinet meeting at the Foreign Ministry, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Jerusalem.

Six Gulf states’ Jews unite in Beth Din of Arabia

Organization to include communities from UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

 Beirut-born Elie Abadie (R) and Ambassador Houda Nonoo

Oman content with Israel relationship, despite Abraham Accords

Away from the Gulf, Morocco and Sudan have also normalized relations with Israel.

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