Iran's Foreign Minister Visits Oman to Discuss Gulf Security Amid Leadership Transition

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks in Oman on April 26, 2026, focusing on security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters. Araqchi discussed security and safe passage of the Strait of Hormuz with the Sultan of Oman, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The meeting addressed regional security issues amid ongoing tensions in the area.

Oman's Sultan met with Araqchi and formally acknowledged Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader. The Sultan became one of the first regional leaders to do so, extending warm greetings to Khamenei as his successor. The Sultan also offered condolences on Ayatollah Khamenei's death during the meeting.

Araqchi, in statements following the talks, said he expects regional countries to adopt a responsible stance to establish a collective security mechanism away from American intervention. The discussions highlighted efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy transport.

Araqchi's visit to Oman underscored Iran's push for regional cooperation on security matters independent of external powers.