US, Iran hold indirect talks amid rising Middle East tensions U.S. Middle East adviser Brett McGurk and Iran envoy Abram Paley reportedly represented Washington in the talks, which took place in Oman. May 19, 2024
Blinken heading to Riyadh for talks with Abbas, Arab leaders "Hopefully the discussions can lead into a process towards reconciliation and peace," the president of the World Economic Forum said. April 28, 2024
El Al flight to Thailand avoids Oman airspace The first Tel Aviv-Bangkok flight took a longer route as a security precaution due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Oct. 31, 2023
Omani minister seeks to visit Temple Mount during Ramallah trip Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is trying to arrange a meeting with his Gulf counterpart. June 27, 2023
US, Iran held indirect talks in Oman The goal of the talks was to reach an "understanding" between the sides. June 11, 2023
US envoy sought to advance Iran deal in low-key Oman visit Brett McGurk made an unpublicized trip to Muscat on May 8. May 31, 2023
Herzog meets Arab leaders on sidelines of Charles III’s coronation Israel's president shakes hands with Qatar's emir and Oman's crown prince at the London reception. May 7, 2023
Top Israeli diplomat held rare call with Omani counterpart The phone conversation followed Muscat’s announcement last month that it would open its airspace to Israeli commercial flights, according to the report. March 16, 2023
Biden thanks Oman’s ruler for opening airspace to Israeli flights Muscat announced the move in February following months of talks between the Israeli Foreign Ministry and authorities in Oman. March 8, 2023
