Iran and Oman seek to reduce tensions and mediate between Iran and the United States.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat to discuss regional tensions and mediation efforts. Both sides emphasized the need to reduce hostilities between Iran and the United States, with Oman criticizing recent U.S. and Israeli strikes as destabilizing. Araghchi also shared a proposed framework with Pakistani mediators to end the conflict, while Iran maintains it will not negotiate under pressure or threats.