Oman calls for restraint in Middle East conflict as US rejects Iran ceasefire proposal

On September 26, 2026, Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi addressed the UN General Assembly in New York, urging all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to exercise restraint and resolve remaining differences through dialogue. The Sultanate reiterated its commitment to facilitating efforts toward peace and restoring navigation through the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz.

The international appeal comes shortly after US President Donald Trump rejected a formal Iranian proposal for a ceasefire and a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, which accounted for approximately 20% of global hydrocarbon transit pre-war, has been the focal point of hostilities since February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched a military operation against Iran. Since the outbreak of war, Iran has asserted full control over the strait and effectively closed it to traffic, leading Washington to impose a counter-blockade on Iranian ports in the Persian Gulf.