Overview
- The U.S. State Department issued an official readout saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al‑Busaidi, with the text attributed to spokesman Tommy Pigott.
- Rubio expressly condemned recent Iranian attacks on commercial ships and on regional targets, saying those actions threaten maritime security in the Gulf.
- He reaffirmed U.S. policy to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping chokepoint for global trade and energy.
- Rubio acknowledged Oman’s long‑standing role as a diplomatic intermediary in the region and said the United States supports deepening bilateral ties with Muscat.
- The readout announced no new military or sanction measures and functions as a diplomatic signal designed to reassure partners, reduce escalation risk, and keep attention on shipping safety in Gulf waters.