Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi affirmed that "Israel, not Iran, is the main source of insecurity in the region," noting that "Israel's deliberate efforts to prolong tensions have caused the deaths of hundreds of innocent Iranian civilians," according to the Oman News Agency.

Speaking at the Manama Dialogue 2025, hosted by Bahrain in cooperation with the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), al-Busaidi stressed that true security cannot be built on policies of isolation, containment, or exclusion, but on inclusiveness and positive engagement among regional states.

He added that Iran has nevertheless shown remarkable restraint, as it did when "Israel" bombed its consulate in Syria, wounded its ambassador in Lebanon, and assassinated a senior Palestinian negotiator in Tehran.

Such actions, he said, constitute serious violations of international law and clearly show that "Israel," not Iran, is the principal source of regional insecurity.

Al-Busaidi concluded that exclusionary policies fuel extremism and instability, whereas comprehensive partnership fosters trust, mutual respect, and shared prosperity, calling for a regional security framework that includes all states, including Iran, Iraq, and Yemen, to address common challenges effectively.

Regional Impact of Israeli Aggression

Al-Busaidi's remarks reflect a growing regional acknowledgment of the scale of devastation "Israel" has inflicted across West Asia, from Iran and Syria to Lebanon and Palestine.

Over the past decade, Israeli military actions, supported by Western powers, have left a trail of destruction and loss of life.

In Iran, Israeli strikes in June 2025 killed over 935 people, including civilians, in Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Tehran. Earlier attacks on Iranian scientific and diplomatic facilities, such as the April 2024 bombing of Iran's consulate in Damascus, were condemned internationally as acts of state terrorism.

In Syria, continuous Israeli air raids have killed thousands of civilians and soldiers since 2017, destroying critical infrastructure and obstructing the country's post-war recovery.

In Lebanon, UNIFIL has documented more than 7,000 air violations and 2,400 ground operations north of the Blue Line since 2024, including drone strikes that killed civilians in Blida, Kfarsir, and Aita al-Shaab.

In Gaza, UN and humanitarian agencies estimate that over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed and 170,000 injured, with reconstruction costs surpassing $50 billion, the highest in modern history.

Despite repeated provocations, Iran's responses have remained deliberate and restrained; after Operation True Promise, "Israel" moved to a US-mediated cease-fire under President Donald Trump, although Tehran insists no formal agreement has yet been ratified by its government.

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