On 28/8/2025, the European Troika (E3) initiated steps to reinstate major UN sanctions on Iran, as tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program increased.
Muscat sees the decision as a setback, warning it risks entrenching Iran’s position while undermining chances for dialogue.
Amid these developments, Oman is quietly advancing its mediation role, maintaining sensitive backchannels with both Washington and Tehran, and consulting with regional and European partners.
The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:
- Omani assessments of the E3’s sanctions snapback and U.S. influence behind it
- Oman’s ongoing engagement with France and the UK to de-escalate tensions with Iran
- Sultan Haitham’s coordination with Iraqi PM Al-Sudani on mediation efforts
- Ali Larijani’s views on withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
