Oman

Swiss Say Oman to Host US-Iran Talks in Geneva Next Week

Switzerland said Saturday that Oman would host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week, with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.

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Trump Says US Talks With Iran ‘Very Good,’ More Negotiations Expected

US President Trump said that Washington had "very good talks" on Iran after the two sides held an indirect dialogue in Oman.

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Houthis, Yemen Government Say to Exchange Nearly 3,000 Prisoners

Yemen's Houthi rebels and its internationally recognized government agreed Tuesday to a prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000 people, including seven Saudis — making it the largest such exchange in 11 years of war should it succeed.

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Iran Vows to Rebuild Nuclear Sites ‘Stronger Than Before’

Iran said that it would rebuild nuclear sites damaged by Israeli and US strikes "stronger," as mediator Oman urged to revive diplomacy.

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US, Yemen’s Houthis Agree Ceasefire: Mediator Oman

The US and Yemen's Houthis have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediators announced Tuesday, saying the deal would ensure "freedom of navigation" in the Red Sea where the Iran-backed rebels have attacked shipping for months.

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Iran, US to Hold Second Round of High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Rome

The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear program, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive."

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Oman Selects Indra’s Long-Range Lanza 3D Radars

Oman has chosen Indra's Lanza three-dimensional (3D) long-range radars to enhance the Royal Air Force of Oman’s (RAFO) capabilities.

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US Pentagon Chief Says Military Ready to Ensure Iran Never Gets a Nuclear Bomb

The US defense secretary reiterated Sunday that the United States hopes for a diplomatic solution to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but if that failed the military was ready "to go deep and to go big."

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Oman Procures Naval Vessels From Thai Shipbuilder

Oman’s Ministry of Defence has procured “several” vessels from Bangkok-based shipbuilder Marsun as part of the government’s naval fleet expansion.

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Saab to Enhance British Army Training in Oman With $26M Contract

Swedish defense company Saab has received an amended contract worth 20 million British pounds ($26 million) for expanded support of the British Army’s live training in Oman.

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