Former President Donald Trump has urged Oman to abandon its neutral stance on Iran, as Muscat's discussions on Hormuz transit fees strain US-Oman relations.
Trump threatens Oman with sanctions over Strait of Hormuz fees; Washington demands abandonment of Iran-US conflict neutrality. Escalation amplifies supply chain and infrastructure risks for tech operators in the Gulf; signals accelerated polarization of neutral partners in regional conflicts.
Oman has maintained neutrality in US-Iran conflict
Jun 02, 2026
06:12 pm
What's the storyThe United States is reportedly unhappy with Oman's neutral position in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Washington is now asking Muscat to choose a side and, at the same time, sever ties with Tehran.
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Iran backed Oman after President Donald Trump threatened to attack the long-time U.S. ally over the Strait of Hormuz.
The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.
