What Was Larijani’s Special Mission in Oman? / This Implicit Message Was Sent to Trump

According to the Political Desk of SaedNews, Arman-e Melli newspaper reported that diplomatic activity has accelerated, and it appears that Tehran and Washington have reached the conclusion that negotiation and agreement are far less costly than war. In line with this, talks are underway to reach an agreement.

In this context, on Sunday evening, news emerged about a high-ranking Iranian official traveling to Oman, which quickly became a top story and sparked widespread analysis. Previously, such diplomatic trips under these circumstances were typically undertaken by the Foreign Minister.

The report was later confirmed: Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, will lead a delegation to Muscat, the capital of Oman, on Tuesday. During this visit, he will meet with senior Omani officials to discuss the latest regional and international developments and explore bilateral cooperation at various levels. However, the news raises questions whose answers could clarify the purpose and significance of this trip.

One key question is why Larijani is going to Muscat instead of Abbas Araghchi, and what message this visit is intended to convey. At a macro-analytical level, individuals must be examined within the context of their roles. Araghchi, as a diplomat within the Foreign Ministry, engages with issues in a technical and procedural capacity. In contrast, Larijani’s trip as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council indicates that matters have moved beyond preliminary and technical negotiations to decisions at the highest levels, requiring sovereign authority.

This phase of talks concerns decisions regarding the types of concessions to offer or receive, the framework of negotiations, and the establishment of red lines. Larijani’s presence in Oman can therefore send a significant signal to the other side: he represents a governing authority whose decisions reflect the system, not merely a government official who must seek approval from higher authorities.

The importance of Larijani’s visit to Muscat suggests that negotiations have already yielded progress, and from this point forward, more critical decisions at the level of national governance must be made—marking a potentially positive and forward-moving step.