![Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) meets with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi (R) as part of the fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States in Rome, Italy on May 23, 2025. [Iranian Foreign Ministry / Handout - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AA-20250523-38059008-38059006-5TH_ROUND_OF_INDIRECT_NUCLEAR_TALKS_BETWEEN_US_AND_IRAN_IN_ROME.jpg)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Saturday with his Omani counterpart, Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, in Tehran to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments, local media reported. Speaking after the meeting, Araghchi said Busaidi’s visit reflected the solid ties between Tehran and Muscat and underscored both sides’ interest in expanding cooperation, the semi-official Tasnim News Agency said. He said the talks focused on enhancing bilateral engagement, supporting regional security and promoting stability, while also addressing developments related to the Palestinian issue and the situations in Yemen, Lebanon and Syria. Araghchi said he shared details of his recent visit to Lebanon with the Omani minister and praised Oman’s longstanding role as a constructive […]
