Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi spoke with Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi over the phone to review recent developments, including discussions involving the United States
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. File Pic/AFP
The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman held talks on Tuesday about ongoing ceasefire efforts and wider regional negotiations, according to Iranian media reports, reported the ANI.
Abbas Araghchi spoke with Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi over the phone to review recent developments, including discussions involving the United States.
During the call, Araghchi stressed Iran’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. He said this should be achieved through cooperation among regional countries and without what he described as disruptive external involvement, the news agency reported.
Albusaidi expressed hope that stability would return soon, highlighting Oman’s continued support for diplomatic solutions.
Oman’s role as mediator
According to the ANI, Oman has played an important role in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States in recent months. Previous rounds of negotiations had reportedly made progress, with a possible agreement said to be close before tensions escalated again.
The latest discussions come as both sides continue to manage fragile ceasefire arrangements and attempt to revive talks.
Earlier, Araghchi also spoke with Sergey Lavrov, raising concerns about recent US actions in key waterways such as the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned that what he called “provocative” moves could have serious consequences for both regional and global security.
Russia calls for continued dialogue
Russia has welcomed the recent ceasefire and supported ongoing diplomatic efforts. Lavrov said Moscow is ready to assist in resolving the crisis and preventing further military confrontation, the news agency reported.
He also suggested that the ceasefire arrangements could have wider regional implications, including for tensions involving Lebanon.
US blockade on Iranian ports will only exacerbate tensions: China
Meanwhile, China on Tuesday criticised the United States over its recent military actions, warning that they could further destabilise an already fragile ceasefire in the West Asian region, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the US move to blockade vessels at the Strait of Hormuz would " exacerbate tensions" rather than ease them.
According to Al Jazeera, he said, the US "increased military operations and took a targeted blockade action, which will only exacerbate tensions and undermine the already fragile ceasefire agreement."
(with ANI inputs)
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