Oman's Neutral Diplomacy and Historic Ties Shield It from Iran's Gulf Retaliation

Oman has remained untouched amid Iran's recent retaliatory strikes in the Gulf, unlike Bahrain, the UAE, and Kuwait, due to its unique, decades-long diplomatic and security relationship with Iran. This ties back to cooperation during the 1970s Dhofar rebellion and continued engagement after Iran's 1979 revolution. Known as the "Switzerland of the Middle East," Oman maintains a neutral foreign policy, acting as a mediator between Iran and the West, and jointly oversees the strategic Strait of Hormuz with Iran, fostering mutual trust and stability.