For Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is a windfall and a burden
- Posted on March 30, 2026
- By Le Monde
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For Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is a windfall and a burden
The monarchy, which draws its influence from its geographic position on the edge of the maritime corridor, has been unsettled by Iran's strategy of monetizing the passage. With its hands tied by a longstanding tradition of mediation and neutrality, Muscat has struggled to assert itself.
