Haitham bin Tariq Al Said is the Sultan of Oman since 2020. Known for continuing Oman's traditional role as a neutral mediator in Middle East diplomacy, particularly in U.S.-Iran relations. Recently, he has engaged in active shuttle diplomacy between Iran and Western counterparts over nuclear and security matters. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Muscat. The discussions focused on the U.S.-Iran MoU, joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran's nuclear program.
