Oman renews push for diplomacy, says ‘off-ramps available’ in Iran war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesMarch 3, 2026 at 10:22 PM

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Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi stated that diplomatic options remain to de-escalate the ongoing conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel. Al-Busaidi urged an immediate ceasefire and a return to regional diplomacy, suggesting "off-ramps" are available. Oman had previously mediated talks between the US and Iran before the recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran, which followed stalled nuclear program negotiations. Conflicting reasons for the US attacks have been given by President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio. Despite progress in prior negotiations, Iran has retaliated with strikes against Israel and US forces, drawing Oman into the conflict despite not hosting US forces. Oman is now calling for a return to diplomacy.

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Washington, DC 40% Gulf region 40% Marco Rubio 60% Donald Trump ×270% Middle East 70% Israel ×480% Badr al-Busaidi ×280% Oman ×690% United States ×1090% Iran ×1295%

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