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The U.S. and Oman maintain a strategic relationship characterized by Oman's role as a diplomatic mediator between the U.S. and Iran, as evidenced by their collaboration on the 2015 nuclear deal [1], [2] and ongoing de-escalation efforts [3], [4]. Additionally, the two nations are linked through their shared security concerns in the Middle East, with the U.S. maintaining strategic partnerships with Oman [5] and issuing travel advisories for the region [6].

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The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org The Washington Institute 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.
claimOman's mediation style is influenced by its commitment to maintaining the confidence of all involved parties and its strategic partnerships with core partners such as the United States.
Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com Bader Al-Saif, Sanam Vakil · War on the Rocks 2 facts
accountSaudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman engaged in diplomacy that prevented a direct conflict between Iran and the United States in January 2026.
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 Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal · The Loop 2 facts
claimThe decision to strike Iran was made while regional partners, including Oman, were attempting to mediate between the United States and Iran.
accountThe United States decided to strike Iran even as regional partners, including Oman, were attempting to mediate between the United States and Iran.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Resecurity 1 fact
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.