In the aftermath of the devastating U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran, the Sultanate of Oman has emerged as one of the region’s most vocal yet balanced voices, condemning the act as “a catastrophic escalation that violates every principle of international law and Islamic brotherhood.”

Known for its quiet diplomacy and neutral stance in regional conflicts, Oman has long played the role of mediator and moral compass in the Middle East. Today, it stands with Iran—not just as a neighbor, but as a defender of peace in a region too often torn by war.

1. A History of Diplomatic Bridge-Building

Oman has a unique diplomatic history with Iran, maintaining strong ties with Tehran while engaging respectfully with Western powers. Over the past decades, Oman has:

• Hosted backchannel talks between the U.S. and Iran.

• Facilitated the release of prisoners and de-escalation measures.

• Maintained economic, religious, and maritime cooperation with Iran, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

This role gives Oman not only moral authority but regional credibility in condemning the recent attack.

2. Official Government Response

The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a sharp statement calling the nuclear strike:

“A breach of all religious, humanitarian, and diplomatic norms—an act that will not lead to peace, but to perpetual instability.”

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq emphasized that “dialogue, not destruction, must prevail in the Gulf,” urging all parties to return to a path of diplomacy.

3. Religious and Civic Solidarity

Omani religious scholars and imams united in Friday sermons across Muscat, Salalah, and Sohar to condemn the strike and offer prayers for the victims in Iran.

Key themes included:

• Brotherhood between Muslim nations.

• The sanctity of life in Islamic teachings.

• The Quranic injunction against “fasad” (corruption and destruction) on Earth.

Public gatherings held Qur’an recitations for Iran’s martyrs, while posters displayed the slogan: “We Do Not Forget Qom and Isfahan.”

4. Youth and Public Reaction

Omani youth launched a social media campaign under #OmanWithIran, creating visual tributes to cities affected by the bombing.

University students organized solidarity art exhibitions and peaceful marches, showcasing Iran’s culture, literature, and resistance through calligraphy and poetry.

Even traditionally reserved voices in Oman’s press, such as Times of Oman and Muscat Daily, published editorials denouncing the bombing as a “violent stain on the 21st century.”

5. A Gulf Perspective on Collective Security

Oman has called on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to urgently convene and issue a unified condemnation of nuclear attacks in the region, proposing:

• An immediate humanitarian aid corridor to Iran

• A regional non-aggression pact

• A renewed security dialogue including Iran, Iraq, and the Gulf states

Oman’s quiet diplomacy now steps into the spotlight with a firm message: nuclear force has no place in a civilized Middle East.

Conclusion

Oman’s solidarity with Iran is not performative—it is principled. It stems from centuries of shared culture, Islamic ethics, and a belief that violence begets only more violence.

As bombs fall and empires posture, Oman remains a voice of reason in a deafening storm, standing with Iran and with all who believe that peace is still possible in our time.