As protesters torched government buildings and marched through the streets of Tehran demanding political reforms, a seasoned regional mediator arrived in Iran over the weekend at a critical moment for the Islamic Republic.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi visited Tehran on Saturday, holding meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
“Just concluded a productive day in Tehran,” Mr Al Busaidi wrote in a post on X on Saturday. He said he held a “substantive exchange of views on key issues of mutual concern” with Iranian officials.
“We remain in close and regular consultation in support of peace, regional stability and constructive engagement,” he added.
The visit came at a time when the Iranian regime was struggling to contain nationwide unrest, as protests over economic hardship morphed into the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years.
Iran’s leadership faces mounting pressure from both a population frustrated with soaring inflation, unemployment and currency devaluation
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