Axios reports US Mideast coordinator Brett McGurk and Iran's top nuke negotiator Ali Bagheri Kan were in Gulf nation at same time, with Muscat officials shuttling between sides

El Al planes cross Gulf sultanate's territory en route to Thailand, days after country opened up for overflights from all countries, shaving off some 2.5 hours of flight time

Gulf sultanate, traditionally a mediator between Iran and the West, makes move that will cut hours off travel to Far East, but does not indicate impending treaty with Jerusalem

Gulf state long had closer ties to Jerusalem than its neighbors, but is now likely pushing back against Netanyahu government, trying to placate Iran, experts say

Sultanate's lower house approves amendment banning sports, cultural, and economic ties with Jewish state, but measure yet to face final vote

Report says country's Shura Council is scheduled to meet and discuss changing the country's policy on Monday, though details remain murky

Middle East diplomats say progress made in effort; Riyadh's decision has proven largely symbolic, as flights to the Far East also need Omani airspace to cut time

18-year-old Gal Zuckerman says team competed 'under the radar' in competition last week, as authorities barred winners from playing anthem, showing flag

At anniversary event hosted by Israeli UN mission, countries tout growing ties; UAE, Morocco and Bahrain hail treatment of local Jews, US says it hasn't forgotten Palestinians

Sultanate's top envoy makes comment regarding recent phone call with Israeli counterpart; says nation both supports Palestinian rights and respects sovereign decisions of states