Russia currently maintains closer relations with the Sultanate of Oman than ever before
In 2023–2024, relations between the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation saw major positive shifts. This period can be considered a breakthrough in collaboration between the two countries. It is evident that amid Russia’s ...
... general atmosphere in the GCC. In fact, Riyadh's attempts to become the primary power of the Islamic world have recently met serious opposition even within the Council, which the Saudi leaders had so far considered their own pet structure.
For instance, Oman has been actively reinforcing its ties with Iran. Since 2011, it has conducted
joint naval training
with the Iranian fleet. Moreover, Muscat refused to back Saudi Arabia’s campaign against Saleh and the Houthis in Yemen, instead deciding to take ...