Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi held consecutive meetings with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on February 6, 2026, as diplomatic efforts to ease Tehran-Washington tensions intensify. The talks follow reports of increased U.S. military information disclosures through media channels, which Iranian state media describes as attempts to create "negotiations under the shadow of military threats."
Analysts suggest Oman's neutral diplomatic tradition positions it as a critical mediator, particularly after hosting preliminary nuclear deal negotiations earlier this year. The meetings come amid heightened regional security concerns, with Gulf shipping routes and energy markets remaining sensitive to geopolitical shifts.
While neither side has disclosed specific agenda items, sources indicate discussions addressed sanctions relief timelines and verification mechanisms. The Omani foreign ministry emphasized its commitment to "bridging communication gaps through peaceful dialogue" in a brief statement following the talks.
