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Iran and Oman are linked through Oman's long-standing role as a diplomatic mediator between Iran and the United States, as evidenced by its facilitation of the 2015 nuclear deal [1], [2] and ongoing de-escalation efforts [3], [4]. Additionally, the two nations are geographically and strategically connected within the Gulf region, where Iran has targeted infrastructure in Oman [5], [6] and both countries have experienced shared maritime navigation disruptions [7], [8].
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Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org 5 facts
claimIran, the Arab Gulf states, and specifically the mediators Oman and Qatar, believe that mediation efforts have resulted in increased insecurity for them, citing events such as Israeli strikes on Doha in September 2025, strikes on Oman, and Iran being struck twice during negotiations.
accountIran and Arab Gulf states, particularly mediators Oman and Qatar, believe that mediation has caused more insecurity for them, citing specific events such as Israeli strikes on Doha in September 2025, strikes on Oman, and Iran being struck twice during negotiations.
accountIran expanded the circle of combatants during the conflict by targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
claimIran expanded the circle of combatants by targeting infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
accountDuring the conflict, Iran targeted infrastructure in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.
The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org 4 facts
accountOman facilitated early diplomatic discussions between the United States and Iran that contributed to the 2015 nuclear deal.
accountOman facilitated the 2015 U.S.-Iran deal that resulted in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
accountIn 1980, the United States mediated to prevent Oman from allowing its facilities to be used for strikes against Iran.
accountOman transitioned from a state that nearly facilitated Iraqi strikes against Iran during the 1980s Iraq-Iran War to acting as a 'Switzerland of the Middle East' and a quiet facilitator in international diplomacy.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 3 facts
claimThe United States advised American citizens to immediately leave Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen due to escalating Iranian strikes and planned US retaliatory strikes.
measurementWithin 24 hours of the first United States-Israeli strikes, over 1,100 commercial ships in UAE, Qatari, Omani, and Iranian waters experienced navigation failures due to GPS spoofing.
accountIran has targeted key oil export infrastructure in Fujairah (UAE), Duqm (Oman), and Salalah (Oman) as part of a retaliatory campaign following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.
Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com 3 facts
accountSaudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman engaged in diplomacy that prevented a direct conflict between Iran and the United States in January 2026.
claimPotential future trajectories for Iran include becoming more inward-looking and fragmented, experiencing an elite-led transition, or gradually adapting through pragmatic calibration, especially if Omani-led diplomacy succeeds.
accountThe Oman-led U.S.–Iran talks were recently reconvened to address the urgency of deescalation and prevent further conflict.
Military escalation and diverging regional strategies in the Middle East theloop.ecpr.eu 2 facts
How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org 1 fact
measurementElectronic warfare activity has disrupted GPS and automatic identification systems for more than 1,100 ships across the Gulf region, spanning Iranian, United Arab Emirates, Qatari, and Omani waters.
Analysis - The Iran War: Strategic Implications for Israel, the Gulf ... elnetwork.eu 1 fact
claimThe Gulf states, comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, are not formal parties to the war with Iran but are positioned at the center of the conflict due to their geographic proximity and vulnerability.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 1 fact
claimIranian strikes have caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.