Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has openly criticised the United States, arguing that Washington has lost control over its foreign policy and is unlikely to achieve Israel’s goals. In an interview with The Economist, Albusaidi said the US relies heavily on support from its allies to manage the ongoing regional crisis.
He revealed that over the past nine months, the United States and Iran came close to reaching a diplomatic agreement on two occasions. However, these potential peace efforts were disrupted by strikes conducted on February 28 by Israel and the United States.
While describing Iran’s response as regrettable and unacceptable, Albusaidi suggested it was almost inevitable given the circumstances. He indicated that Tehran’s leadership likely viewed retaliation as the only practical option available to protect its interests.
The Omani minister also characterised US involvement in the conflict as a serious misstep, emphasising that the war is not America’s to fight. He warned that neither the United States nor Israel is likely to achieve its intended objectives, signalling the limitations of external interventions in resolving the complex Middle Eastern crisis. Albusaidi’s remarks underline the challenges facing international diplomacy in the region and the risks of miscalculations by foreign powers.
