Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says that an Iranian delegation is visiting Oman for the first time since the outbreak of the Middle East war, which he says has “impacted the broader region”.

“Iran continues to place great importance on its relations with Persian Gulf states and remains committed to strengthening mutual trust and constructive cooperation,” Baghaei has said on X.

He adds that ties between Tehran and Muscat are a testament to Iran’s “genuine pursuance of respectful and mutually beneficial relations with its neighbours in the south”.