Omani Foreign Minister In Tehran To Hold Talks

Oman’s Foreign Minister who is in Tehran for talks with the Islamic Republic authorities, met his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdolahian on Monday.

Iranian media said the latest mutual, regional and international developments would be top on the agenda during Sayyid Badr Albusaidi’s meeting with Iranian officials.

As part of his weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani described Oman as a friendly country and a partner in regional affairs.

“Oman has always played a constructive role in international issues of common concern,” he added.

Oman has traditionally been an interlocutor between the West and the Islamic Republic, and has mediated the release of several foreign citizens and dual nationals held hostage by Iran.

Last month, Oman's foreign minister told Al-Monitor that Washington and Tehran are ironing out the details on a deal to release the prisoners.

There is a battle raging over the fate of Americans Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi and Morad Tahbaz, who are imprisoned in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison on trumped-up espionage charges that the United States says are unfounded.

In his interview, Albusaidi noted that both sides appear serious about reaching an agreement on the nuclear issue.

Under a reported mechanism, Iran would be allowed to access funds frozen in South Korean banks because of US sanctions for humanitarian procurements only.