US Sees Omani Neutrality as a Threat, Pushes Muscat to Cut Ties with Tehran 

The US opposes Oman maintaining relations with Iran and wants Muscat to pick a side in the conflict. Omani neutrality has allowed Muscat to act as a mediator in the region. 

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that American and Arab officials said the White House views Oman’s neutrality as a threat. Oman’s position on Iran has become a major issue during the war. 

In response to the US and Israeli surprise attack, Iran seized control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait. . .