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World · 1 March 2026

US embassy Oman urges shelter as Tehran targets installations.

US embassy Oman urges shelter as Tehran targets installations.

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American diplomats in Oman have instructed their nationals to take cover following reports of volatile disturbances outside Muscat. This emergency directive coincides with a broader regional flare-up, as Tehran targets Western military installations in response to recent escalations. Embassy personnel remain confined to secure zones, with similar precautions urged for all US citizens currently in-country.

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