How Oman mediates in U.S.-Iran talks

NPR | By Aya Batrawy

Published February 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM EST

By staying out of wars, keeping quiet and building trust, Oman plays a historic role as mediator in the U.S.-Iran talks.

Aya Batrawy

Aya Batrawy is an NPR International Correspondent. She leads NPR's Gulf bureau in Dubai.

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