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Oman & Israel

192 shared events · Importance 52 · Last updated May 15, 2026

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Oman maintains a critical diplomatic stance toward Israel, recently condemning its envoy appointment to Somaliland as a sovereignty violation. Oman also faces significant regional exposure from Israel's military engagements with Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oman: Oman, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Israel: Israel is a co-initiator of the conflict with Iran, contributing to the geopolitical tensions and the resulting economic disruptions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Oman: Oman has previously mediated talks between the United States and Iran and is being approached by Iran to support a toll collection mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel: Israel is involved in joint strikes with the United States against Iran and has ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which complicates wider peace efforts.
Apr 26, 2026 · 104 articles
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Oman: Oman has been struck in retaliatory attacks as the conflict expanded.
Israel: Israel, in coordination with the United States, attacked Iran to remove threats and target its military and government sites. Israel has also launched retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, resulting in casualties and heightened regional tensions.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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Oman: Oman, sharing territorial waters of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, will also be allowed to charge fees on ships transiting through the strait as part of the ceasefire plan.
Israel: Donald Trump boasted about U.S. and Israel's military success over the past six weeks, which he believed could bomb Iran into capitulation.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
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Oman: Oman is a key player in regional peace efforts and a target for Canada's economic and defence cooperation, particularly through its Oman Vision 2040 diversification plan.
Israel: Israel's involvement in bombing Iran, alongside the United States, contributes to the regional conflict that Canada is seeking to address through diplomacy.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Oman: A cargo ship sank off the coast of Oman after being attacked. Oman's coast guard rescued the crew members of the Haji Ali Dargah.
Israel: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates, which was denied by the United Arab Emirates. Israel normalized relations with the United Arab Emirates in 2020.
May 14, 2026 · 22 articles
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Oman: Oman has rejected Iran's proposal to charge ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel: Israel is involved in a parallel conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which complicates the US-Iran peace talks. Israel has continued strikes in Lebanon, asserting these operations are not covered by the ceasefire.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Oman: Oman participated in the OPEC online meeting that decided on the June production quota increase.
Israel: Israel, along with the United States, initiated strikes that led to the Mideast war and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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Oman: Oman, a coastal country of the Strait of Hormuz, was visited by Abbas Araghchi to discuss safe passage through the strait, maintaining warm ties with Iran.
Israel: Israel is engaged in continued violence with Hezbollah in Lebanon, conducting strikes and maintaining its right to act against threats under the ceasefire terms.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
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Oman: Oman's Foreign Ministry facilitated discussions between Iranian and Omani experts to ensure 'smooth transit' through the Strait of Hormuz, playing a diplomatic role in de-escalating tensions.
Israel: Israel, along with the United States, carried out airstrikes on Iran, leading to retaliatory missile attacks. The conflict has resulted in casualties and ongoing military engagement, impacting Israel's security and regional stability.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
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Oman: Abbas Araghchi had previously visited Oman as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations.
Israel: Israel is mentioned as being involved in the war on Iran alongside the United States, which has led to global oil supply shocks.
May 05, 2026 · 38 articles
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Oman: Oman's foreign minister traveled to Iran, potentially acting as an interlocutor between the United States and Iran.
Israel: Israel is being blamed by Iran for the violence in the protests and has been directly threatened by Iran's parliamentary speaker as a legitimate target if the United States intervenes. Israel is closely monitoring the situation.
Jan 11, 2026 · 21 articles
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Oman: Oman discussed maritime security and the Strait of Hormuz with Abbas Araghchi, emphasizing its role as a coastal state of the strategic waterway.
Israel: Israel was mentioned in discussions between Abbas Araghchi and Vladimir Putin regarding 'war and aggression' in the region.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
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Oman: Oman is geographically significant as it borders the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments that has been affected by Iranian threats and attacks during the war.
Israel: The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its relationship with Israel, formalized under the Abraham Accords, viewing it as a strategic lever for regional influence and a unique channel to Washington, especially after coming under attack during the Iran war.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
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Oman: Oman's waters are designated as an 'enhanced security area' by the United States for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and authorities are urged to coordinate with Oman. A residential building in Oman was also targeted, wounding foreign workers.
Israel: Israel is mentioned as having launched the war with the United States against Iran and is involved in operations in Lebanon, which Iran demands cease as part of its peace proposal.
May 03, 2026 · 109 articles
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Oman: Oman is a country visited by Abbas Araghchi as part of diplomatic efforts to channel goods through its ports to neutralize the US blockade.
Israel: Israel is mentioned as having launched strikes with the US against Iran, contributing to the conflict's escalation and the hardening of Iran's negotiating stance.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
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Oman: Oman is part of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic tour, indicating its role in regional consultations.
Israel: Israel is involved in parallel conflicts, particularly against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which complicates the broader peace efforts between the US and Iran. It also has strong demands regarding Iran's nuclear program.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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Oman: Oman's foreign minister oversaw previous rounds of talks between the United States and Iran before the current conflict.
Israel: Israel is involved in hostilities in Lebanon, which Iran's peace proposal calls to cease. Israel also launched the war on February 28 with the United States against Iran.
May 03, 2026 · 47 articles
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Oman: A residential building in Oman was targeted, injuring two foreigners, indicating the broader regional impact of the conflict.
Israel: Israel's military is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf and remains on high alert due to the escalating tensions.
May 04, 2026 · 36 articles
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Oman: A ship was attacked and sank near the coast of Oman amidst escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel: Israel's war with Hamas is contributing to economic shockwaves across the Middle East and exacerbating Lebanon's economic crisis.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Oman: Iran has previously expressed a desire to toll traffic moving through the Strait of Hormuz and share the revenue with Oman.
Israel: Israel is allied with the United States in the conflict with Iran, having suspended its bombing campaign alongside the U.S. and is part of the proposed non-aggression guarantee.
Apr 27, 2026 · 49 articles
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Oman: Oman's Red Sea coast ports are being used as an alternative for diverted ships, with containers then shipped overland, offering a partial solution to the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Israel: Israel is a proposed link in the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor project, but Saudi Arabia's cooled diplomatic relations with Israel make this aspect of the project tenuous.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Oman: Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al Busaidi oversaw previous rounds of talks between the United States and Iran.
Israel: Israel's operations in Lebanon are mentioned as part of the hostilities that Iran wants to cease.
May 03, 2026 · 41 articles
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Oman: Oman was considered unlikely to join military action against Iran due to its relatively closer ties with Tehran, maintaining a neutral position in the conflict.
Israel: Israel cooperated closely with the United Arab Emirates on intelligence sharing and interception of Iranian attacks, and reportedly deployed Iron Dome air defense batteries to the United Arab Emirates.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Oman: Oman, which shares the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, is being lobbied by Iran to support a mechanism for collecting tolls from vessels passing through the strait.
Israel: Israel went to war with the United States against Iran and has been involved in fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with a ceasefire extended.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
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Oman: Mariners are urged to coordinate with Omani authorities due to anticipated high traffic volume in the Strait of Hormuz, which sits between Iranian and Omani territory.
Israel: Israel is mentioned as having launched the war with the United States on February 28, which led to the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 13 articles
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Oman: Oman is noted for its long coastline on the Gulf of Oman, providing a natural advantage for oil exports outside the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel: Israel's involvement in an air and naval campaign against Iran contributed to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, indirectly influencing the United Arab Emirates' pipeline project.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
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Oman: Oman was visited by Abbas Araghchi as part of his diplomatic efforts to brief regional counterparts on Iran's peace initiatives.
Israel: Israel is a US ally and was involved in the initial strikes against Iran. New fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has also broken out, adding another layer of conflict to the region.
Apr 27, 2026 · 50 articles
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Oman: Oman's coast guard rescued crew members from a sunken Indian vessel, indicating its proximity to the conflict zone.
Israel: Israel participated in air strikes against Iran and is involved in renewed fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, contributing to regional instability.
May 15, 2026 · 33 articles
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Oman: Oman was visited by Abbas Araghchi as part of his diplomatic efforts.
Israel: Israel has been involved in a war with Iran, including strikes on Iran and an invasion of Lebanon. Iran has also executed individuals accused of spying for Israel.
Apr 27, 2026 · 32 articles
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