Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality

The country, which has walked a fine line between Washington and Tehran, is losing its footing as an Arab state trusted by both sides. | World News

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.

The report comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it joined Iran's planned tolling of the Strait of Hormuz.

Tensions are rising between the United States and Oman as reports suggest Washington is increasing pressure on Muscat over its ties with Iran and its neutral stance in regional…

The US has intensified diplomatic pressure on Oman, demanding the Gulf state abandon its historic neutrality and sever diplomatic relations with Iran, according to a Wall Street…

Meanwhile the Greek shipping tycoon Evangelos Marinakis says ready to pay Strait of Hormuz transit fees...

Sultanate says talks with Tehran are limited to lawful management of waterway, but Washington has doubts about neutrality

Kesultanan Oman ogah mengikuti tekanan Amerika Serikat (AS) yang mendesak putus hubungan diplomatik dengan Iran.

Oman is reportedly resisting U.S. pressure to scale back contacts with Iran, maintaining that ongoing discussions are focused on the future governance and security of the Strait…