Rubio calls Omani Foreign Minister and voices support for stronger ties with Muscat
Less than a month after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman amid the war with Iran, his administration on Tuesday indicated a rapprochement with Muscat. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi and acknowledged Muscat's "important role in de-escalation in the region" and condemned recent Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of…
In the midst of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, the US administration has signaled a shift towards strengthening ties with Oman. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation with Oman's Foreign Minister, Badr Al Busaidi, to express the US commitment to fostering deeper relationships with Muscat.
Rubio emphasized Oman's crucial role in de-escalating regional conflicts and reiterated the administration's stance against Iranian aggression, specifically condemning recent attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This diplomatic pivot marks a clear contrast to the previous administration led by President Trump, who had threatened to bomb Oman for its negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
During his remarks, Rubio reaffirmed the US dedication to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and maintaining freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway. Oman has long been recognized for its diplomatic neutrality, maintaining a delicate balance between its strong ties with the US and its close relationship with Iran.
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