Iran has launched a series of drone attacks on Omani territory, targeting sites in the Musandam Governorate, and Oman has responded with formal condemnations while walking a careful diplomatic line. The attacks, which began on February 28, 2026, have killed 18 people and injured 23 others across multiple governorates, making this one of the most serious violations of Omani sovereignty in recent memory.
The timing and location matter enormously. Musandam sits on a narrow peninsula that juts into the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world’s seaborne oil passes.
What happened, and where things stand
The first wave of strikes landed on February 28, 2026. A follow-on attack on March 1 killed three people in strikes linked to tanker activity in the region. Attacks continued through July 2026, including strikes on Qatari tankers on July 7.
Iran has denied direct responsibility, describing Oman as a “friend and neighbor” in official communications.
