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Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org Mar 1, 2026 8 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.
claimGulf states have historically supported mediation efforts led by Oman and Qatar to reduce tensions and sustain dialogue.
claimGulf states have historically supported mediation efforts to reduce tensions and sustain dialogue, with Oman and Qatar playing particularly prominent roles in these initiatives.
claimGulf states have historically supported mediation efforts to reduce tensions and sustain dialogue, with Oman and Qatar leading many of these initiatives.
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 8 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).
claimOman focuses its mediation efforts primarily on the Middle East and its immediate neighborhood, aiming for win-win outcomes rather than rapid gains.
claimOman acts as a backchannel facilitator, with its mediation activities occurring most frequently in situations where neighboring states accept its actions.
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.
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.
claimOman's conflict resolution style is characterized by a pragmatic and diplomatic approach that prioritizes mediation, problem-solving, confidence-building, and non-interference.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com Mar 17, 2026 5 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.
claimThe United Kingdom, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia have announced intentions to conduct evacuations for their citizens in the region, with flights scheduled from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Muscat, Oman; and Amman, Jordan.
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.
claimIranian-aligned hacktivist groups have conducted DDoS attacks against government and private-sector organizations in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Oman.
Military escalation and diverging regional strategies in the Middle East theloop.ecpr.eu Mar 11, 2026 3 facts
claimSaudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman have spent the past decade attempting to reduce regional tensions in the Middle East.
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 and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com Feb 20, 2026 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.
Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info Feb 14, 2026 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.
Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond unocha.org 7 days ago 2 facts
claimIranian strikes have killed or injured civilians, including migrant workers, in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
claimIranian strikes have caused civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimIran has proposed the idea of a regional consortium for uranium enrichment, where enrichment would occur in Oman using Iranian centrifuges, and the resulting enriched uranium would be stored in Saudi Arabia, allowing Iran to claim it is not enriching on its own soil.
claimOman has historically played a facilitating role in diplomatic communications between Iran and other nations, with Omani Foreign Minister Al Busaidi actively participating in Geneva negotiations.
The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu 2 facts
measurementThe United States maintained ten military bases in Oman prior to the Gulf War and possessed infrastructure for approximately sixteen bases in Saudi Arabia.
accountThe Carter administration attempted to secure agreements with Gulf states to build naval and air bases in the region, but only Oman agreed to a permanent U.S. military presence.
World Trade Without the US | Cato Institute cato.org 1 fact
claimIndia is engaged in trade negotiations with Chile, Oman, and Peru, and has launched talks with the Eurasian Economic Union, which comprises Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, and Russia.
How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org Mar 3, 2026 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.
Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to ... ustr.gov 1 fact
claimThe Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated Section 301 investigations into 60 specific economies: Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China (People’s Republic of), Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong (China), India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
The Middle East, including the Palestinian Question, April 2026 ... securitycouncilreport.org 1 day ago 1 fact
measurementUN Security Council resolution 2817 was drafted by Bahrain on behalf of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) and Jordan, and was co-sponsored by 136 UN member states.
Analysis - The Iran War: Strategic Implications for Israel, the Gulf ... elnetwork.eu Mar 16, 2026 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.
War in Ukraine | Global Conflict Tracker - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Feb 24, 2026 1 fact
claimUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized his visits to Middle Eastern countries as successful, noting that "historic" security agreements were reached with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, while also engaging in work with Jordan and Kuwait, and noting interest from Bahrain and Oman.
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to ... ustr.gov Mar 12, 2026 1 fact
claimThe 60 US trade partners subject to the USTR Section 301 investigations regarding forced labor include Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the European Union, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 1 fact
claimThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman, condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but did not implement concrete measures to deter further Russian aggression.
USTR Launches Broad Section 301 Investigations Into Excess ... dwt.com 2 days ago 1 fact
claimThe countries targeted for review in the Section 301 investigation are Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, the EU, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Mar 11, 2026 1 fact
claimThe United Arab Emirates is reportedly considering non-kinetic means to restore deterrence with Iran, while Oman is actively pursuing negotiations.
What Does the Iran War Mean for Global Energy Markets? - CSIS csis.org Mar 6, 2026 1 fact
claimThe current Gulf conflict highlights the transit and geopolitical risks associated with liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.