Omani FM Urges Gulf States to Engage with Iran, Calls Isolation Ineffective

Omans Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi at the Manama Dialogue 2025 urged Gulf states to engage with Iran, asserting that isolating the nation is ineffective and pointing to Israel as a key source of regional instability.

• During the Manama Dialogue 2025 in Bahrain, Omans Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi emphasized that engaging with Iran is crucial for regional stability.
• Al Busaidi criticized the prevailing isolation policy towards Iran, arguing that it fails to address the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• Pointing to Israel, he identified it as the primary source of instability in the region, challenging Gulf states to reconsider their diplomatic strategies.