Iran and Oman stepped up diplomatic coordination after Donald Trump’s controversial remarks targeting Muscat, raising fresh questions over shifting Gulf alliances and the future of Hormuz negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani FM Badr Albusaidi on May 29, stressing solidarity with Oman amid regional tensions. The call came days after Trump warned that “Oman will behave,” sparking backlash over threats aimed at one of Washington’s oldest Arab allies. As Tehran and Muscat discuss new Hormuz security frameworks, analysts fear Trump’s rhetoric could push Oman closer toward Iran at a time when U.S.-Iran tensions threaten to reignite wider conflict.
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