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Iraqi and Omani Diplomats Warn of Regional Instability from US Anti-Iran Sanctions

Aug 28, 2026 03:45 PM CT Baghdad, Iraq diplomacy,sanctions,iraq,oman,us-iran-regional-tensions

Summary

Foreign Ministers from Iraq and Oman have issued joint statements criticizing US sanctions against Iran, arguing they negatively impact regional stability. They called for emergency meetings to mitigate repercussions, highlighting diplomatic friction between Gulf/Arab states and US policy regarding Iran.

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Foreign Ministers Fuad Hussein of Iraq and Badr al-Busaidi of Oman emphasized the importance of holding emergency meetings of the countries concerned to discuss ways to address the dangerous developments and limit their repercussions

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Subject of criticism for anti-Iranian sanctions deemed harmful to regional stability.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of US sanctions that are the focus of diplomatic concern.

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