Senior Omani official to visit Iran on Saturday

Oman’s state news agency said the Minister of Foreign Affairs Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, above, will visit Iran on Saturday. (File/AFP)
Updated 22 July 2019
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Senior Omani official to visit Iran on Saturday

  • Oman called on Iran and UK to resolve differences diplomatically

DUBAI: Oman’s minister responsible for foreign affairs, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, will visit Iran on Saturday to discuss regional developments, Oman’s state news agency said on Monday.

It did not give further details. The sultanate on Sunday urged Tehran to release the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero, which Iran seized on Friday, and called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve differences diplomatically.


Netanyahu says US and Israel’s war against Iran will not be an endless one

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Netanyahu says US and Israel’s war against Iran will not be an endless one

  • “Yes ‌I do,” Netanyahu said, when ⁠asked ⁠if he saw a lasting path to peace in the Middle East

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ​Netanyahu said on Monday that the US and Israel’s war against Iran ‌will ‌not ​be ‌an ⁠endless ​one and ⁠that it will involve quick and decisive action.
“This is ⁠not an endless ‌war, ‌this ​is ‌the gateway ‌to peace” Netanayahu said on Fox News’ “Hannity” program.
“Yes ‌I do,” Netanyahu said, when ⁠asked ⁠if he saw a lasting path to peace in the Middle East.