Ankara/Muscat, 26 April (H.S.): Following the failure of the second round of Iran–U.S. talks in Islamabad, Turkey has held phone discussions with American officials to review the outcome, while Iran has shared its concerns with Oman. The moves underline the continuing regional effort to mediate between Tehran and Washington amid growing tensions.

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke on the phone with U.S. negotiators about the latest developments in the Islamabad talks. Ankara has positioned itself as a diplomatic intermediary between Iran and the United States and has also advocated for a ceasefire, accusing the U.S. and Israel of carrying out a coordinated attack on Iran that violates international law.

Turkish officials have stressed the need for dialogue and de‑escalation, warning that further military action could deepen instability across the Middle East.

Oman’s official news agency reported that Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in the capital Muscat. The two sides discussed the regional situation and ongoing mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

Oman, long seen as a quiet mediator in regional disputes, is also playing a brokering role in the peace talks. Sultan Haitham emphasized the importance of negotiations and diplomatic initiatives in resolving the crisis and called for a sustainable political settlement.

Both Turkey and Oman have underlined that only a negotiated solution, not military escalation, can bring lasting stability to the region.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar