Oman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of Hormuz
Oman is resisting US pressure to sever ties with Iran regarding the management of the strait of Hormuz. The sultanate insists that its discussions with Tehran are focused solely on lawful navigation practices. Despite US suspicions, Oman maintains its commitment to uphold international maritime law and freedom of navigation.
- ▪Oman is negotiating with Iran on a management system for the strait of Hormuz that complies with international law.
- ▪The US has expressed doubts about Oman's neutrality and its relationship with Iran.
- ▪Oman has condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait while trying to maintain its role as a mediator in the region.
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The US is suspicious that Oman is planning a system of fees for the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/ReutersView image in fullscreenThe US is suspicious that Oman is planning a system of fees for the strait of Hormuz. Photograph: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/ReutersUS-Israel war on IranOman resists US pressure to break ties with Iran over strait of HormuzSultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutralityPatrick WintourThu 4 Jun 2026 00.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleOman is resisting US pressure to break its links with Iran, and insists it has only been negotiating with Tehran on a future management system for the strait of Hormuz that would be compliant with international law.
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