Iran and Oman have maintained longstanding diplomatic ties, with Muscat often serving as a regional mediator, yet tensions have escalated amid the 2026 Iran war and disputes over Strait of Hormuz navigation. In early October, Iran's IRGC conducted operations striking US radar installations and surveillance assets in Oman as part of retaliatory actions tied to the US naval blockade and prior hostilities. Bilateral talks on temporary shipping corridors advanced in recent weeks but faced postponement of a planned Salalah meeting at Saudi request, while leaders reaffirmed commitments to stability in an October 11 phone call. US enforcement actions against vessels attempting to bypass restrictions and ongoing mine-clearing discussions continue to shape the security environment around Omani ports and waters.