The Sultanate of Oman has condemned what it described as a hostile act against the State of Kuwait, affirming its solidarity and support for Kuwait’s measures to safeguard its security and stability. In an official statement released by the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday, Oman rejected provocative and military actions that threaten national sovereignty and called for renewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions. The statement emphasized the need for dialogue and negotiation to prevent the expansion of conflict and its consequences for the peoples of the region.

In related diplomatic developments, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy held a phone conversation with his Dutch counterpart Tom Berendsen on Monday. The two officials exchanged views on the evolving regional situation and discussed ongoing efforts to ensure maritime security and the uninterrupted flow of trade supply chains. They highlighted the importance of intensified diplomatic engagement aimed at reducing tensions and achieving sustainable peace among all involved parties.

The call for enhanced diplomacy comes amid heightened conflict and strained negotiations between the United States and Iran. On Monday, both countries exchanged military strikes as indirect peace talks faltered. Iran announced the suspension of all mediated communications with the United States, citing continuing Israeli military actions in Lebanon as a critical barrier to reaching a ceasefire agreement. Iranian state news agency Tasnim quoted Iran’s position that the ongoing offensive by Israel violates ceasefire preconditions that include Lebanon, thus rendering negotiations futile at this stage.

This escalation coincides with Israel intensifying its military campaign in Lebanon, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to deepen operations and ordering strikes on targets in southern Beirut. The United States has publicly supported Israel’s actions against Hezbollah while simultaneously seeking negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the broader Middle East conflict that erupted in late February. Key issues remain unresolved, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz—a vital oil and gas shipping route—and curbing Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated that no nuclear talks have resumed and that any comprehensive peace deal must include a halt to Israeli military operations in Lebanon. He accused the U.S. of failing to comply with ceasefire terms, citing the naval blockade on Iranian ports and the escalation in Lebanon as evidence of American non-compliance.

As diplomatic efforts continue against a backdrop of ongoing military exchanges and regional instability, Oman’s statement reflects a broader regional desire to pursue peaceful, negotiated solutions to prevailing conflicts.