The Trump administration has recently signaled a dramatic shift in its relationship with Oman, threatening the long-standing ally with potential sanctions and military action. This escalation, occurring against a backdrop of regional volatility in the Middle East, challenges the Sultanate’s traditional role as a neutral diplomatic mediator. Officials in Washington have expressed growing frustration over Oman’s continued engagement with geopolitical adversaries, marking a departure from decades of close security cooperation between the two nations.
The Strategic Role of the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’
Oman has long cultivated a reputation as the
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