In his 1999 novel "A Drawing Etched in the Sand", Syrian writer Hani al-Raheb creates an imagined American character who suggests that the real concern for the US is the possibility of Persian Gulf rulers reconciling with their own societies.

Araghchi reaffirms Iran’s commitment to regional cooperation, safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the experience of the US-Israeli war against Iran shows that US military presence in the region does not bring security to host countries.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praises Oman’s responsible and principled stance on regional developments.

The Omani foreign minister says Israel pushed the United States to make the “grave mistake” of waging an illegal aggression against Iran when a nuclear deal was within reach.

President Pezeshkian says Iran will never accept any attack on its soil from US military bases in the region.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran has denied any involvement in military strikes against the territory or ports of the Sultanate of Oman, following reports of drone attacks at the Duqm and Salalah ports.