Al-Mayadeen network, quoting a Chinese source: The trip of the Sultan of Oman is by no means just a ceremonial trip; So the bilateral relations were only the second item on the agenda of this trip. The main focus of this trip is the discussion of a new mediation effort led by Oman between Tehran and Washington, supported by China's comprehensive economic and security guarantees. Oman was previously excluded from the mediation process led by Pakistan and Qatar and accused by the United States of being too close to Tehran. The mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar - which was also supported by China - were stopped for reasons such as a decrease in mutual trust and the activation of the "Makkah Coalition". The activation of the "Makkah coalition" and the efforts to separate the case of Yemen from the case of Iran were among the reasons for stopping the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar. After the cessation of the mediation efforts of Pakistan and Qatar, the need for an "Omani Canal" was once again felt. This "Omani channel" is the same channel that enabled the indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran in February 2026. "Unprecedented progress" was made in the "Omani Canal" - which China strongly and covertly supported - before Washington could return to the war and end it. Oman is the only country in the Persian Gulf that has a communication channel with all parties and operates on several fronts. Oman has shown sincerity in its interactions; Especially regarding the situation in Yemen, including a role in facilitating an agreement for the exchange of 1,600 prisoners./Jamaran.