Iran's FM Clarifies Oman Events Were Unintentional; Military Units Acted Independently on Prior Directives
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Iran FM: Oman Incidents Unintentional, Military Units Act on Prior Directives
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CNBC TV18•02-03-2026, 08:28
Iran FM: Oman Incidents Unintentional, Military Units Act on Prior Directives
•Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that recent incidents in Oman were not deliberate, emphasizing no intent to broaden the Gulf conflict.
•Araghchi clarified that Iranian military units are now independent and isolated, operating based on general instructions given in advance.
•Remarks came amidst reports of Iranian strikes expanding to Dubai, Doha, Manama, and Duqm.
•Tehran communicated with regional partners, including Oman and Qatar, to explain its position and prevent misunderstandings, asserting the conflict was forced upon Iran by the US and Israel.
•Iran is undergoing a succession process for a new supreme leader after Ali Khamenei's killing, with a transition council overseeing duties.
