BEIRUT: Iran's foreign minister told his counterpart in Oman that Tehran wants peace and supports diplomatic efforts to end the crisis triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign, Oman's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, reported German news agency dpa.
The ministry said Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Iranian chief diplomat expressed appreciation for what he said was Oman’s constructive role in seeking to defuse tensions and revive dialogue.
Araghchi said Iran’s position remains centred on peace, warning that the US-Israeli attack has heightened regional anxiety and instability.
For his part, Albusaidi reiterated Oman’s call for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomatic channels, stressing the need for restraint by all parties to prevent further escalation and safeguard regional security.
The ministry added that Albusaidi also held intensive contacts on Sunday with several counterparts from "brotherly and friendly countries,” that he did not name, to discuss the rapidly evolving situation and its serious repercussions for regional stability.
During those calls, he expressed concern over attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council states and other Arab countries, warning that continued military escalation would not resolve the conflict.
He emphasised the need to address the root causes of the crisis, halt military operations and contain its fallout. - Bernama
