A Knife in Trump's Back: America's Ally Joins Iran's Ranks
Despite direct threats from President Trump and staunch opposition from Saudi Arabia and Western nations, Tehran and Muscat are advancing a plan to collect service fees or tolls from oil tankers passing through the strategic…
Assessment
Oman’s consideration of joining Iran to levy transit fees on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz represents a direct challenge to U.S. pressure and Saudi-led regional alignment. The move risks normalizing Iranian coercive economic measures under a voluntary facade, testing Trump’s credibility to enforce his threats. If Oman proceeds, it could fragment the anti-Iran coalition and redraw maritime leverage in the Gulf.