EghtesadOnline: Oman's Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi suggested in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart that an all-inclusive conference could help alleviate the critical situation in the region by promoting deeper understanding among its nations.

EghtesadOnline: Six European countries, namely Belgium, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden announced in a joint statement on Friday their intent to join the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), designed to facilitate trade with Iran.