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September 1, 2026

To Fight Iran Economically, the U.S. Must Crack Down on Oman

The sultanate has played both sides for too long.

As Israel is slowly coming around about Qatar, it seems that the U.S. may finally be ready to change its tune about another Gulf state fond of playing both sides: Oman. While Muscat has nothing like Doha’s vast and sinister influence operations, it too puts itself forward as a mediator while facilitating America’s enemies: Israeli officials often visit the country for covert meetings with Arab leaders; it hosted negotiations between Iran and the Obama administration; it is home to a Houthi headquarters and Iranian corporations; and it cooperates with the Islamic Republic in the Strait of Hormuz.

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