Marc J. Sievers, former U.S. Ambassador to Oman, and William F. Wechsler, one of Washington’s most experienced strategists on the Middle East, sound a powerful alarm. Their message is unambiguous: Oman’s diplomacy has drifted away from the prudence that long defined it. Access to Tehran, they warn, should never be confused with real influence over Tehran.
Oman’s Wake-Up Call
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May 2026
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