Oman

Omani minister hails Iran’s great capacities in health sector

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Oman's Minister of Health, Ahmed bin Mohamed bin Obaid Al Saidi said Iran enjoys numerous health professionals, expressing hope that the two countries would expand cooperation in the key sector.

Iranian, Omani FMs meet in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi in New York.

Oman ready for more engagement with Iranian businessmen

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Oman’s ambassador to Tehran Saud bin Ahmed bin Khalid Al-Birwani said that Oman is ready to engage and cooperate with Iranian businessmen and practical planning should be prepared in this regard.

West Azarbaijan enjoys great potentials: Omani envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Omani ambassador to Iran Saud bin Ahmed bin Khalid Al-Birwani said that the Iranian province West Azarbaijan enjoys great potentials and capacities in different fields, such as tourism.

By: Mahnaz Abdi

Strengthened political ties, now a surging trade between Iran, Oman

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – According to the data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of trade between Iran and Oman has increased to $870 million during the first seven months of this year from $557 million in the same period of time in the past year.

Iran's defense min.:

US maritime coalition to compromise Middle East security

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister criticized the United States’ plan to create a military coalition under the pretext of safeguarding strategic waters in the Persian Gulf region, saying such a move would only contribute to undermining the region’s security.

Omani FM in Iran to convey 2 messages, reports say

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – As reported Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi is in Tehran now to convey two messages to Iranian officials.

Zarif, Omani counterpart hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif received his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi at the headquarters of Iranian Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

Omani FM to visit Iran Saturday for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi will visit the Islamic Republic of Iran on July 27 for broadening bilateral relationship and also discussing regional developments.

Kish Air, Oman to increase airport service cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Kish Airlines, which operates in Iran’s southern tourist hub and free trade zone of Kish Island, and Oman Holding signed an agreement on Sunday to broaden airport services cooperation.

Oman rejects reports on relaying US message to Iran on downing spy drone

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Oman has rejected reports that they relayed a message to Iran from US President Donald Trump, warning Iran of an impending US strike after Iran shot down a US spy drone over its territorial waters.

Iran dismisses receiving message from Trump through Oman

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Supreme National Security Council Keyvan Khosravi rejects Reuters' report which claims that Tehran had received a message from US President Donald Trump through Oman.

Ship insurance costs soar after tanker incidents: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Insurance costs for ships sailing through the Middle East have increased by at least 10% after attacks on two tankers in the Sea of Oman on Thursday, with the potential for costs to rise further as regional tensions escalate, ship insurers said.

Omani airline launches direct flight route to Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Salam Air, Oman's first budget airline, has launched its first flight to the Iranian capital Tehran.

Deputy FM Araghchi:

Iran ready for constructive talks with any Persian Gulf state

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that Iran welcomes “balanced and constructive” talks with every country in the Persian Gulf region.

Deputy FM Araghchi to embark on regional tour

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will embark on a three-leg regional tour today to hold intensive political talks on bilateral and regional issues.

Kuwait ready to help region stabilize: deputy FM

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Kuwait's Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah voiced his country's readiness for making efforts to help stabilize the Middle East region.

Iran oil min. departs for Oman for energy talks

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh left Tehran for Muscat on Friday to engage in energy talks with Omani officials.

Iran, Oman sign MoU on military cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – At the end of the six-day meeting of the Omani-Iranian joint military commission, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost military cooperation in different levels.

Iran, Oman to stage joint military drill: envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and Oman will stage a joint naval drill in the coming days, according to the Iranian Ambassador to Muscat, Mohammadreza Nouri Shahroudi.

Iran, Oman to launch new shipping line by late April

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and Oman are set to add a new direct shipping route between their ports in the Persian Gulf in a move to help boost economic interactions between the two countries, Iran's Ambassador to Muscat said.

Iran, Oman resolved to develop defense coop.: envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Oman said that Tehran and Muscat are determined to develop their relations in all fields, including military and defense cooperation.

Iran, Oman holding joint military commission meeting

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The annual meeting of the Omani-Iranian joint military commission opened on Sunday at the venue of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Omani Sultanate in Muscat.

Deputy agri. min.:

Iran, Oman poised to boost coop. in aquaculture, fishing fields

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Head of Iran Fisheries Organization Nabiollah Khoun Mirzaei said that Islamic Republic of Iran and Oman enjoy high capacities and potentials for enhancing bilateral cooperation in fishing and fishery fields.

Larijani:

Doha’s hosting IPU proves defeat of anti-Qatari coalition

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The participation of 180 parliamentary delegations in Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) shows that the anti-Qatari Arab coalition has suffered defeat, said Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

Brig. Gen. Valivand:

India, Pakistan, Oman students receive military training in Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Commandant of AJA University of Command and Staff (Dafoos) said Wed. that military students from India, Pakistan and Oman are currently passing training courses at the Iranian staff college.