For Oman, peace is part of its culture and practice
Oman serves as a model for the philosophy of peace in the world. It has come to represent a humanitarian philosophy that says that peace cannot prevail unless it is deeply rooted in society and becomes ingrained as a social culture and a daily practice
Published: 03:02 PM,Feb 10,2026 | EDITED : 07:02 PM,Feb 10,2026
February 6, 2026, was a day of significant implications. The world’s eyes were fixed on Muscat, awaiting the outcome of the US-Iranian negotiations. Initially, the US preferred Ankara while Tehran insisted on Muscat.
Iran’s choice of Muscat to host the talks indicates its confidence that the Sultanate of Oman is best positioned to manage them, especially given that the two countries had previously held nuclear talks in Muscat in 2015. However, the moral support Oman brought to the talks was significant, being held at the residence of Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister. This signifies that peace in Oman is not merely a policy, but a social culture that precedes and transcends all political considerations.
Friday’s round of negotiations gave hope to the world, with many countries, most notably Iran and Oman, issuing optimistic statements. However, we should not go so far with this optimism as the US hasn’t yet explicitly revealed its position. In fact, it has issued a new package of sanctions against Iran and continues to bolster its forces in the region.
Why is the West so insistent on striking Iran? The objective is global hegemony following the collapse of the Soviet Union. After the Islamic civilisation's capitulation, the next target will be China and then India.
If negotiations fail, the coming war will not be merely a war of economic interests, but a war aimed at entrenching Western values as the fundamental driving force of the superpowers in all their political, economic and technological aspects.
If a war were to engulf Iran and topple its current regime, the aftermath would not be a tour to Mashhad or a vacation in Isfahan. Throughout history, all wars have demonstrated that the collapse of states, especially major powers like Iran, plunges the entire region into chaos. The post-war period would have both direct and indirect consequences, including:
- A resurgence of violence in the region. Al Qaeda and IS are still active, awaiting opportune moments to launch fierce attacks.
- The GCC states will be directly affected, as they host a large Iranian community. Iranian merchants are linked to Iran, whether through imported goods or through banking and economic institutions.
- Muslims generally view Israel as an occupying force in Palestine, the land of Al Aqsa Mosque, and believe that many of the tragedies that have befallen them in the modern era are due to it or that Israel has a hand in them. The West, which is betting on the peace process in the region and the subsequent normalisation with Israel, must forget all of this. The fall of Iran would have far-reaching consequences, either leading to another sectarian conflict or prompting Muslims to realise that their countries will remain unstable as long as Israel exists. Both scenarios threaten the Western presence and interests in the region.
A major shift in the global geopolitical landscape would occur. The fall of Iran would reshape the region to the interest of China and Russia. The West, led by the US, has failed to establish equitable relations with Muslims due to its hegemony, the plundering of resources, and the wars it has inflicted upon the region. This transformation will not resemble the current relationship; rather, the region will strive for a form of parity that respects its sovereignty, interests, cultures, and religions.
In conclusion, Oman, a House of Peace, under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, serves as a model for the philosophy of peace in the world. It has come to represent a humanitarian philosophy that says that peace cannot prevail unless it is deeply rooted in society and becomes ingrained as a social culture and a daily practice. We pray to Almighty Allah that this house will succeed in extinguishing the war whose flames are raging hour by hour, especially since Oman has accustomed the world to the success of its peace efforts, its ability to resolve complex issues and its role in pushing them towards de-escalation.