Diplomacy on the brink — how Oman became a bridge between the US and Iran
Against the backdrop of reports of a pause in American strikes on Iranian targets and consultations in Tehran, the world community's attention is again focused on Muscat. Oman has remained the only connecting thread between…
Assessment
Oman's role as the sole diplomatic link between the US and Iran highlights its strategic neutrality, rooted in the Ibadist religious identity that distances it from Sunni-Shia rivalries. With a reported pause in American strikes and ongoing consultations in Tehran, Muscat's position as a mediator over control of a critical oil artery becomes increasingly pivotal.