Foreign Minister Discusses Developments in U.S.–Iran Negotiations with Omani Counterpart in Munich

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, met on Saturday, 14 February 2026, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, H.E. Mr. Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference.

The two sides discussed developments in the negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program and related files, as well as preparations for the upcoming rounds. They emphasized the importance of these negotiations yielding positive results that contribute to stability and prevent the region from sliding into dangerous paths.

H.E. the Minister expressed the Republic of Iraq’s support for the efforts of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman in facilitating these negotiations, contributing to their success, and praised the active diplomatic role played by Oman in bridging differences and sparing the region further tensions and conflicts.

H.E. the Minister also reviewed developments in the political scene in Iraq, the efforts being made by political blocs to form the government in accordance with constitutional entitlements, and the initiatives undertaken to address economic challenges and achieve progress in the developmental field.