Israel Iran War · 5 March 2026
Iran strikes neutral Oman as Gulf nations rule out retaliation
Oman’s long-standing neutrality has been shattered after Iranian forces targeted the Sultanate, despite its role as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. While Iranian diplomats claimed the military acted independently, the strikes have pushed Gulf states closer to Western alliances. However, regional neighbours have ruled out direct military retaliation, prioritising economic stability and fearing that a full-scale war could trigger internal unrest and collapse their oil-dependent economies.
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