Omani Foreign Minister: Washington Lost Its Foreign Policy Compass and Was Dragged into a War That Is Not Its Own

Omani Foreign Minister, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, considered that the United States made a grave strategic error by engaging in a military confrontation with Iran, noting that this war does not serve direct American interests. Al Busaidi clarified in an analytical article that the stated goal of overthrowing the Iranian regime is merely rhetorical and not based on realistic ground data.

The Omani minister revealed shocking details regarding the negotiation process, confirming that Washington and Tehran were on the verge of an actual agreement on the nuclear program twice in the past nine months. However, this path suffered a major setback after Israel and the United States carried out a military strike on February 28th, which undermined temporary peace opportunities.

Diplomatic sources reported that the Iranian response, which targeted sites described by Tehran as American in neighboring countries, was an expected result of the escalation policy. Al Busaidi believes that the Iranian leadership considered this response the most rational option in light of what it sees as an existential war aimed at ending the Islamic Republic, which led to an unprecedented complication of the regional scene.

The article warned of serious economic and security repercussions for the countries on the southern shore of the Gulf, where security cooperation with Washington has become a source of fragility instead of a safety valve. It noted that the Gulf economic models based on tourism, technology, and global sports are now facing serious risks that threaten their future ambitions as a global data center.

Globally, Al Busaidi warned that the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz has begun to cast a shadow over global energy prices, increasing the likelihood of an international economic recession. He considered that ignoring these consequences by war planners represents a deficiency in strategic assessment, especially since populations do not support engagement in new combat fronts.

The minister pointed out that the Israeli leadership succeeded in convincing the American administration of Iran's weakness as a result of the sanctions and strikes that targeted its nuclear facilities last June. Israel based its perception on the idea that assassinating senior leaders would lead to immediate surrender, which field facts proved to be inaccurate, as it requires a long-term ground campaign.

Al Busaidi called on US allies to take responsibility for telling Washington the truth, which is that it has lost control of its foreign policy in favor of agendas that do not serve its national interests. He stressed that America's true interest lies in ending hostilities and securing supply chains, instead of sinking into the spiral of 'endless wars' that Trump previously pledged to end.

The article proposed a way out of the crisis by re-evaluating the American decision-maker's strategic position and building on the necessity of preventing nuclear proliferation through peaceful means. The minister believes that a stable regional environment is the only guarantee for achieving economic prosperity, which requires Iran to be in a state of permanent peace with its Arab neighbors.

Al Busaidi acknowledged the difficulty of returning to the negotiating table after it was disrupted twice due to military escalation and assassinations, noting that Tehran has lost confidence in an administration that oscillates between dialogue and bombing. Nevertheless, he stressed that the diplomatic path remains the most realistic option to avoid sliding into a comprehensive and destructive confrontation for all.

The Sultanate of Oman put forward a vision that includes providing incentives to the conflicting parties by linking the nuclear file to a broader regional path of cooperation in energy and innovation. This proposal aims to create an environment of nuclear transparency that serves the region's countries' orientation towards a post-carbon future, which could form a common ground for technical and political understanding.

The minister questioned whether this proposal is sufficient to push the parties towards bearing the cost of difficult political dialogue, affirming that Oman and its partners in the Gulf Cooperation Council are ready to put forward this initiative. He believes that initial talks can build lost trust and determine the position of nuclear technologies within regional energy transition plans.

In conclusion of his vision, Al Busaidi pointed to the possibility of drafting a regional non-aggression treaty that enhances transparency and ensures navigation security and energy supplies for all parties. Although the outcomes of the current war are still unclear, moving towards an effective regional agreement remains an urgent necessity to spare the region and the world an economic and security catastrophe.

The article stressed that Washington's regaining the initiative in its foreign policy requires courage in reviewing the alliances that drag it into uncalculated confrontations. He considered that the Omani and Gulf role can be crucial in providing a 'ladder' to descend from the escalation tree that the various parties have climbed in recent months.

The minister concluded that the continuation of the current approach will inevitably lead to the exhaustion of great powers and the undermining of Middle East stability, calling for prioritizing the language of common interests over the language of bombing and assassination. He affirmed that regional peace is not just an option, but an imperative necessity to protect the future of coming generations in the Gulf region and the world.

The biggest mistake in the United States' calculations was engaging in a war that was not its own, and responsibility dictates telling the truth that Washington has lost control of its foreign policy.