News and updates about Oman

Oman condemns Jenin op.:

'We support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people'

Oman's Foreign Ministry calls on international community to "assume its responsibilities" in order to achieve peace.

'We support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people'

Report:

Oman's FM in talks with Israel about Temple Mount visit

Oman's Foreign Minister contacted Israeli Foreign Ministry to coordinate a visit to Temple Mount in the coming weeks.

Oman's FM in talks with Israel about Temple Mount visit

Omani Foreign Minister:

'Israel ties won't be at the expense of the Palestinians'

Omani Foreign Minister stresses a Palestinian state would be a prerequisite for Oman to establish full ties with Israel.

'Israel ties won't be at the expense of the Palestinians'

Iran:

'We held indirect talks with the US'

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms indirect talks with the US in Oman, but stresses Iran isn't interested in an interim deal.

'We held indirect talks with the US'

US to Iran:

'You will pay a heavy price if 90% uranium enrichment continues'

Sources say US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman, in which US warned Iran not to continue on the path towards nuclear weapons.

'You will pay a heavy price if 90% uranium enrichment continues'

Sources:

Biden adviser discussed outreach to Iran with Oman

Officials say Biden's Middle East adviser visited Oman this month to discuss outreach to Iran regarding its nuclear program.

Biden adviser discussed outreach to Iran with Oman

Khamenei warns Oman against Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader meets Oman’s Sultan, warns him about the “dangers” of Israel’s presence in the region.

Khamenei warns Oman against Israel

Middle East peace?

Israeli FM tries to assuage Omani officials as tensions flare

Israel's FM held a rare conversation with his Omani counterpart despite Oman voting to broadening its boycott of Israel.

Israeli FM tries to assuage Omani officials as tensions flare

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

Historic flight:

'The Israeli flag will fly over Oman for the first time'

El Al captains discuss their excitement minutes before taking off for Bangkok and crossing for the first time over Saudi Arabia and Oman.

'The Israeli flag will fly over Oman for the first time'

Oman opens airpsace to Israel:

Netanyahu: Israel is now main transit point between Asia and EU

PM: 'This is a day of great news for Israeli aviation, the skies are no longer the limit.'

Netanyahu: Israel is now main transit point between Asia and EU

Historic agreement:

Oman to allow Israeli flights into airspace

The Sultanate's Civil Aviation Authority announced that its airspace will be open for all flights leaving Israel.

Oman to allow Israeli flights into airspace

Despite rumors of warming ties, Oman bans all ties with Israel

Oman, once thought to be next Abraham Accords signer, criminalizes relations with Israel, as new ruler moves closer to Iran.

Despite rumors of warming ties, Oman bans all ties with Israel

Oman discusses expanding boycott of Israel

Oman’s Shura Council discusses expansion of boycott of Israel and prohibition of all contact with Israelis.

Oman discusses expanding boycott of Israel

Report:

Oman to discuss lifting boycott on Israel

The kingdom's religious council will discuss whether to change the clause which prohibits contact with Israeli bodies and individuals.

Oman to discuss lifting boycott on Israel

US Navy says it intercepted weapons smuggling near Gulf of Oman

US Navy's Fifth Fleet says attempt to smuggle over 50 tons of weapons was intercepted earlier this week.

US Navy says it intercepted weapons smuggling near Gulf of Oman

Israeli-owned oil tanker attacked near Oman

Drone aircraft attacks Israeli-owned tanker off the coast of Oman.

Israeli-owned oil tanker attacked near Oman

Report:

Israeli official meets Omani FM in push to normalize relations

Israel seeks opening of Omani airspace, while Oman reportedly seeks agreement separate from Abraham Accords.

Israeli official meets Omani FM in push to normalize relations

Israel to Oman:

'Allow Israeli planes to fly over your territory'

Oman reportedly in no rush to follow in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia and permit Israeli flights to fly over its airspace.

'Allow Israeli planes to fly over your territory'

IDF to consider letting soldiers fly in Saudi and Omani airspace

IDF policy currently prohibits soldiers from flying over the Arab kingdoms, but soon all flights to the east will take that route

IDF to consider letting soldiers fly in Saudi and Omani airspace

Israel on fast track to establishing ties with Tunisia?

Israeli reports say the two countries are trying to reach an understanding - but neighboring Algeria is trying to thwart these efforts.

Israel on fast track to establishing ties with Tunisia?

Iran says it prevented US from 'stealing' oil off Oman coast

Iranian oil tanker is returned to Iran's territorial waters after confrontation with US forces.

Iran says it prevented US from 'stealing' oil off Oman coast

Israel hints Oman is next to join Abraham Accords

Top Israeli Foreign Ministry official drops hint that Oman is poised to normalize relations with Israel and join Abraham Accords.

Israel hints Oman is next to join Abraham Accords

Deadly Iran cyclone claims at least 9 lives, thousands uprooted

Armed troops said to be assisting residents stuck during the heavy flooding.

Deadly Iran cyclone claims at least 9 lives, thousands uprooted

Live: First-ever Selichot service for Jews of Gulf countries

Jews of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman to live-stream Selichot on August 22.

Live: First-ever Selichot service for Jews of Gulf countries

Blinken: Iran will be punished for attack on oil tanker

US Secretary of State says the world cannot allow "impunity" to Iran following attack on Israeli-managed tanker.

Blinken: Iran will be punished for attack on oil tanker

CENTCOM: Iran behind drone attack on tanker off coast of Oman

US Defense Department team concludes the drone behind deadly attack on Mercer Street was produced in Iran.

CENTCOM: Iran behind drone attack on tanker off coast of Oman

G7 member states blame Iran for oil tanker attack

Foreign ministers of G7 member states say Iran orchestrated last week's attack on Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman.

G7 member states blame Iran for oil tanker attack

Security Council to discuss tanker attack off coast of Oman

Britain to raise last week’s deadly tanker attack at closed-door meeting, but the 15-member body is not expected to take any action.

Security Council to discuss tanker attack off coast of Oman

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

Defense Min. Gantz, Foreign Min. Lapid, tell UNSC ambassadors: 'This is the man responsible for the terror attacks in the Gulf of Oman.'

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

PM Bennett threatens Iran

'No one has any doubt who is behind ship attack,' PM Bennett warns.

PM Bennett threatens Iran

Qatar condemns attack on tanker off the coast of Oman

Qatari Foreign Ministry calls to resort to international law to ensure that such attacks are not repeated in the future.

Qatar condemns attack on tanker off the coast of Oman

Iran warns: 'Determined, immediate' response if ship is avenged

Spokesman for Iranian FM claims accusations of involvement in ship attack are 'baseless and provocative,' warns against attacks on Iran.

Iran warns: 'Determined, immediate' response if ship is avenged

Iran denies being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed ship

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: The Zionist regime has created insecurity, terror and violence.

Iran denies being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed ship

US, Israel to work together to investigate attack on ship

State Department on Blinken-Lapid conversation: They agreed to work with the United Kingdom, Romania, and other international partners.

US, Israel to work together to investigate attack on ship

Lapid: We mustn't remain silent in the face of Iranian terrorism

Foreign Minister: Iran is not just an Israeli problem, but an exporter of terrorism, destruction and instability.

Lapid: We mustn't remain silent in the face of Iranian terrorism

Two dead in attack on Israeli-managed ship

Shipowners confirm fatalities off the coast of Oman.

Two dead in attack on Israeli-managed ship

Oman Foreign Minister: No deal with Israel in the near future

“We will not be the third Gulf state to normalize relations with Israel,” says Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi.

Oman Foreign Minister: No deal with Israel in the near future

Another Israeli ship attacked, Iran increasing enrichment

In the third such strike in over the last few months, another Israeli-owned ship was shelled, avoiding injuries or damage.

Another Israeli ship attacked, Iran increasing enrichment

UAE ambassador to US: Sudan, Oman in no hurry to normalize ties

Yousef Al Otaiba also estimates that Sudan would demand a far higher price from US than that demanded by UAE in return for an agreement.

UAE ambassador to US: Sudan, Oman in no hurry to normalize ties

Trump triumphs as PLO continues to dig its own grave

Whilst Trump triumphs - and Netanyahu rejoices, the recalcitrant and rejectionist PLO continues to dig its own grave. Opinion.

Trump triumphs as PLO continues to dig its own grave

The next Arab state to recognize Israel: Oman

Ahead of signing of Abraham Accords between Israel, UAE and Bahrain, Arab world preparing for additional states to recognize Israel.

The next Arab state to recognize Israel: Oman

Oman welcomes Israel-Bahrain normalization

Bahrain's decision to normalize relations with Israel praised by fellow Gulf State Oman.

Oman welcomes Israel-Bahrain normalization

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Ashkenazi

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Israeli counterpart, affirms his country's position calling for peace between Israel and PA.

Oman's foreign minister speaks to Ashkenazi

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, Oman and Bahrain

PM tweets a message of thanks to the leaders of Egypt, Oman and Bahrain for their "support" of agreement with UAE.

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, Oman and Bahrain

COVID-19:

Israel issues northern Italy travel warning

Health Ministry considering instructing those returning from state to remain in isolation. Within 1 day, 4 patients in Italy died of virus.

Israel issues northern Italy travel warning

Netanyahu rejected proposal for Israel-Iran talks in 2013

Netanyahu rejected proposal from Oman to mediate talks with Iran, fearing that would legitimize Iran's contacts with the US.

Netanyahu rejected proposal for Israel-Iran talks in 2013

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

David Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, will meet Israeli government officials.

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

Trump offers condolences following death of Omani sultan

US President praises efforts of Sultan Qaboos bin Said "to engage in dialogue and achieve peace in the region".

Trump offers condolences following death of Omani sultan

Omani sultan, the longest-serving Arab ruler, dies at 79

Oman, the discreet Gulf mediator, names its successor to the throne. Here are some facts about the sultanate, and its former ruler.

Omani sultan, the longest-serving Arab ruler, dies at 79

Oman rejects Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge

Oman confirms support for independent Palestinian state after PM pledges to apply sovereignty over the Jordan Valley.

Oman rejects Netanyahu's sovereignty pledge

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Oman denies Mossad chief's statement that it has agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.

Oman denies establishing diplomatic relations with Israel

Mossad Chief: Israel renewing ties with Oman

Mossad head Yossi Cohen says "unprecedented opportunity" for thaw in relationship with Arab states.

Mossad Chief: Israel renewing ties with Oman

Oman to open embassy in 'Palestine'

Oman announces it will open an embassy in the Palestinian territories.

Oman to open embassy in 'Palestine'

Two tankers attacked in Oman

Attacks in Gulf of Oman leave two tankers in flames. Pompeo: Iran is responsible, we'll go to the UN.

Two tankers attacked in Oman

Watch Omani FM:

Arab nations must assure Israel we don't pose existential threat

Arab countries should take into consideration Israel's fear for survival is part of reason it receives support from international community,

Arab nations must assure Israel we don't pose existential threat

Oman calls on Arabs to ease Israel's 'fears for its future'

Omani FM calls on Arabs to ease Israel's fears for future as non-Arab country. Jordanian FM: 'Not my problem' if Israel is comfortable.

Oman calls on Arabs to ease Israel's 'fears for its future'

Kushner, Greenblatt discuss Israeli-PA peace with Omani leader

Kushner, Greenblatt, Hook meet in Oman with sultan, discussing "efforts to facilitate peace," "ways to improve condition of entire region."

Kushner, Greenblatt discuss Israeli-PA peace with Omani leader

Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization

Omani Foreign Minister says there is no normalization with Israel.

Omani FM: Palestinian state a condition for normalization

Netanyahu meets with foreign minister of Oman

PM meets with Yusuf Bin Alawi on sidelines of Warsaw summit, following his meeting with sultan of Oman. "Seize the future."

Netanyahu meets with foreign minister of Oman