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cross_type 2.32 — strongly supporting 4 facts
The United States and Oman are linked through their diplomatic engagement, as Oman has served as a venue for indirect talks between the United States and Iran {fact:2, fact:3}. Furthermore, the United States has historically maintained a military presence in Oman, including ten military bases prior to the Gulf War [1], and both nations are involved in regional security discussions regarding the prevention of conflict escalation [2].
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Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info 3 facts
claimGulf actors' central diplomatic objective during the resumption of indirect U.S.–Iran talks in Oman was to prevent spillover onto bases, infrastructure, and shipping routes, while discouraging both U.S. escalation and Iranian retaliation, according to Farhat (2026), Lewis & Pamuk (2026), and Motamedi (2026b).
claimIran and the United States held talks in Oman in early February 2026, which Iranian officials characterized as 'a good start' with expectations for further discussions, as reported by Al Jazeera.
claimIran has demanded that Oman serve as the venue for talks with the United States amid rising regional tensions.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 1 fact
measurementThe United States maintained ten military bases in Oman prior to the Gulf War and possessed infrastructure for approximately sixteen bases in Saudi Arabia.