Oman’s sultan arrives in Iran for two-day visit, meetings with Iranian president and top officials
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, left, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi listen to the national anthems during the official welcoming ceremony for Sultan Haitham at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, second right, is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on carpet front right, reviews an honor guard as he is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on carpet front left, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, front right, is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, front left, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, left, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meet at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, left, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi listen to the national anthems during the official welcoming ceremony for Sultan Haitham at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, left, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi listen to the national anthems during the official welcoming ceremony for Sultan Haitham at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, second right, is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, second right, is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, right, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on carpet front right, reviews an honor guard as he is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on carpet front left, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on carpet front right, reviews an honor guard as he is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, on carpet front left, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, front right, is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, front left, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, front right, is welcomed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, front left, during an official welcoming ceremony at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, left, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meet at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
In this photo released by the office of the Iranian Presidency, Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, left, and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi meet at the Saadabad Palace in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 28, 2023. Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Oman’s ruler arrived Sunday in Tehran for talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials, state television reported.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said was officially welcomed by Raisi at the capital’s Saadabad Palace, state media said.
The sultan’s visit followed an official invitation by the Iranian president. It is his first visit to Iran since he ascended the throne.
Iranian television said Sultan Haitham headed a large delegation including the ministers of defense, foreign affairs, economy and investment.
Oman has a long record of being a key broker between Iran and the West, amid volatile regional tensions. Belgium and Iran exchanged prisoners on Friday after mediation by Omani officials.
Oman also recently hosted rounds of talks between Iran and its rival Saudi Arabia, facilitating an agreement to resume diplomatic relations after a seven-year rift.
State-run IRNA news agency said investment, oil and gas issues will be discussed during the Omani’s ruler’s stay in the Iranian capital.