Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi criticized the United States war on Iran, blaming Israel for escalating the conflict. Writing in The Economist, Albusaidi called the war a “catastrophe” and said the US administration “lost control of its own foreign policy,” warning of long-term regional consequences.
Albusaidi, who mediated talks between Washington and Tehran, said the US and Iran had twice been “on the verge of a real deal” on Iran’s nuclear program in the last nine months. He noted that both rounds, including the Geneva meeting on February 26, were disrupted by US-Israel military strikes on February 28.
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He accused Israel’s leadership of persuading President Donald Trump that an “unconditional surrender” by Iran would follow the initial attacks, including the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Albusaidi described the strikes as “unlawful” and warned they undermined a peace process that had been “really possible.”
The foreign minister highlighted that America’s miscalculation was allowing itself to be drawn into war without fully controlling its foreign policy. He urged allies to acknowledge the situation and called for transparency regarding US-Iran negotiations. Experts noted that Iran’s proposals in Geneva were significant enough to avoid immediate conflict, according to briefings by UK officials.
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Albusaidi’s remarks underscore the missed opportunities for diplomacy and the continuing destabilization in the region. He stressed that responsible states must act to prevent escalation and uphold international law while engaging in constructive dialogue.