Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, will travel to Muscat, Oman, leading a delegation for his first visit since assuming his position. The official announcement from Iran indicates that Larijani will meet with senior Omani officials to discuss 'the latest regional and international developments' as well as bilateral cooperation 'on various levels.' This visit comes shortly after Oman hosted nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, demonstrating Oman's continuous role as a communication channel for sensitive matters between Tehran and Washington.

In a related development, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei delivered a recorded message to the Iranian people to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, urging widespread participation in annual marches. He described the day as one that unveils the 'power and dignity of the Iranian nation' every year. Khamenei linked the February 11 anniversary to the beginning of the 1979 revolution, claiming that on that day, the Iranian people achieved a significant victory, asserting the nation's strength and unity against external pressures.

Khamenei’s call for participation in the marches underscores the ongoing emphasis by Iranian leadership on national pride and unity, especially in light of external geopolitical challenges. Meanwhile, Larijani’s visit to Oman signifies the strategic importance of diplomatic relations in the region, particularly as Iran engages with both regional partners and global powers around nuclear discussions and other sensitive negotiations.