A former Iranian diplomat reads the visit of the Sultan of Oman to Tehran in the context of a breakthrough in Iranian-Gulf relations. In addition to Omani mediation on the nuclear file, the Yemeni file will be at the heart of the talks between the two sides.

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said the visit "marks a turning point in the relations of the two countries at various levels" Omani Foreign Ministry announced last Friday the success of Oman's efforts to exchange prisoners between Iran and Belgium.