Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. The conversation was held via telephone. A press release was issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. The conversation was held via telephone. A press release was issued by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Trump threatened to "blow up" Oman unless it complies with demands over the Strait of Hormuz and signs the Abraham Accords, escalating tensions with the US ally during regional conflict discussions.

Trump canceled a US delegation visit to Pakistan amid stalled Iran peace negotiations, as Tehran rejected direct talks and offered proposals deemed insufficient, while Israel intensified Lebanon strikes and Iran circumvented US blockades on oil exports.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Abdelatty conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Egypt reaffirmed solidarity with Oman.

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi in Geneva

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi.

Oman traditionally maintained regional neutrality and mediation roles through cautious diplomacy, but faced challenges to its soft power influence after the February 2026 US-Israeli attack on Iran, prompting Muscat to openly advocate for de-escalation and diplomatic dialogue.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. The call was announced by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.