Oman has on Saturday, June 14, 2025, announced the cancellation of the planned U.S.-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Sunday, June 15, in Muscat.
Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi made the announcement on Saturday via his official X, formerly Twitter account.
Oman had been acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during recent high-stakes negotiations.
The minister did not provide specific reasons, but the cancellation followed an Israeli air offensive against Iran on Friday.
Israel targeted several Iranian nuclear facilities and killed top scientists and commanders in a series of coordinated strikes.
The Israeli government said the attack aimed to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Albusaidi confirmed that the mediation process remains ongoing despite Sunday’s cancelled session.
He added that Oman still supports dialogue and peaceful resolution of regional tensions.
The United States has also confirmed the cancellation of Sunday’s meeting.
A senior official from the Biden administration said Washington remains committed to diplomacy with Tehran.
The official stated that the U.S. hopes the next round of talks will resume soon.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated rapidly in recent days, drawing global concern.
Iran accused Israel of violating international law and threatened retaliation for the attacks on its soil.
Israeli officials insist their actions are preventive and necessary for national security.
The situation has placed new strain on the already fragile nuclear negotiations.
The Biden administration has repeatedly stated that diplomacy is the preferred path forward.
U.S. officials say Iran must return to compliance with nuclear limits and allow full inspections.
Tehran, however, demands the lifting of economic sanctions before it makes further concessions.
The cancelled Muscat meeting was expected to restart stalled progress on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Oman continues to urge both sides to avoid military escalation and return to the negotiating table.
The country remains one of the few Gulf nations trusted by both Washington and Tehran.
As tensions grow, calls for de-escalation and renewed dialogue continue to echo across diplomatic channels.
No new date has been set for future talks between Iran and the United States.