Oman, Iran discuss easing Hormuz traffic

The Sultanate of Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the level of under-secretaries from the two countries' foreign ministries, in the presence of specialists from both sides.
The meeting examined possible options for ensuring the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid the current circumstances in the region. Experts from both sides presented a number of insights and proposals in this regard.
Oman voiced its strong condemnation of the attacks that targeted the embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Syrian capital Damascus. Oman said that this assault constitutes a flagrant violation of international diplomatic norms and a breach of conventions that guarantee the inviolability of diplomatic missions and the safety of their staff.
In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Sunday, Oman affirmed its 'categorical rejection of such acts that impact the security and safety of diplomatic premises.' The Foreign Ministry's statement stressed the need to respect Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and importance of ensuring the protection of diplomatic missions at all times.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened in an expletive-laden post to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a 'miraculous' operation.
Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform that the 'seriously wounded' airman had been rescued 'from deep inside the mountains of Iran'.
He called it 'one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US history'.
Iran said it had 'foiled' the operation, and distributed images appearing to show the wreckage of several aircraft, but did not deny that US forces had extracted him.
'Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!' he declared. Later, Trump told Fox News that he believed there was a 'good chance' that Iran would agree to a deal on Monday.
INFRASTRUCTURE HIT
Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran again on Sunday, with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Armed groups also carried out two attacks on US diplomatic sites in Iraq overnight, the US embassy in Baghdad said.
On another front, Lebanon has increasingly been drawn into the conflict since the Hezbollah began targeting Israel.