EU reaffirms support for region in call with Oman’s sultan

António Costa, President of the European Council, held a telephone conversation with Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, to discuss the situation in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict in Iran.

According to Caliber.Az, Costa disclosed details of the call in a post on X.

I spoke today with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman.

I expressed the EU's support and solidarity with Oman and all countries in the region affected by the war in Iran. We condemn all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the region,…

— António Costa (@eucopresident) April 30, 2026

Costa said the European Union expressed support and solidarity with Oman and other countries in the region affected by the war, and stressed that the bloc condemns all attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure without exception.

The discussion also focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where Costa подчеркнул that restoring freedom of navigation and ensuring safe passage remain shared priorities, particularly given Oman’s role as a coastal state.

He added that diplomacy remains the only sustainable path to resolving the crisis and highlighted Oman’s role as a mediator. The European Union, Costa said, stands ready to support efforts aimed at de-escalation.

By Tamilla Hasanova