Oman's foreign ​minister ⁠said the country ‌is working intensively ​to ensure safe ​passage through the Strait ​of Hormuz, warning that ⁠the war is already causing widespread economic ​damage ‌which could ⁠worsen ⁠further if it continues.

He added ​that ‌regardless ⁠of views on Iran, the conflict was not of Tehran's making.

Oman mediated nuclear talks ‌between the United States and Iran ⁠before ​Washington and Israel launched ​strikes ‌on Tehran ⁠on February 28.

(Reporting ​by Reuters)