How the Strait of Hormuz is testing the Iran-Oman alliance
By Piri ·
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 12 July, citing US violations of a June MoU and an unauthorized US-backed corridor opened in Omani waters. Iranian strikes on US-linked sites in Oman, including Duqm, prompted Muscat to protest, as Oman faces US pressure to allow rival transit routes while Tehran demands joint control over passage.
Chapters
- Strained Alliance and Hormuz Closure
- Corridor Dilemma and Diplomatic Talks
- Oman's Shifting Neutrality Under Pressure
- Iranian Doubts and Criticisms
- Oman Under Pressure and Iranian Plans
- Resilient Ties Amid Escalation
Adapted from Fereshteh Sadeghi.