Iran security chief heads to Oman for talks, says IRNA
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- Iran’s top national security official travels to Oman for regional talks.
- Visit underscores Muscat’s role as a diplomatic mediator.
Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has departed Tehran for Oman to discuss regional and international developments, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA.
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IRNA reported that Ali Akbar Ahmadian left for the Omani capital, Muscat, on Tuesday, without providing details on the duration of the visit or the specific agenda of the talks.
Focus on regional and global developments
The agency said the visit will focus on discussions over evolving regional and international issues, a phrase commonly used by Iranian officials to describe consultations on security, diplomacy, and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and beyond.
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No official statement was issued on whether Ahmadian is expected to meet senior Omani officials or representatives from other countries during the trip.
Oman’s mediation role
Oman has long served as a key diplomatic channel between Iran and regional and Western actors, hosting discreet negotiations and facilitating dialogue during periods of heightened tension.
Ahmadian, a senior figure in Iran’s security establishment, was appointed secretary of the Supreme National Security Council in 2023. The council is the country’s highest body responsible for national security and foreign policy coordination.
IRNA did not say when Ahmadian is expected to return to Tehran.
