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US ends Oman’s role as Iran mediator after accusing it of duplicity

Today, the United States officially removed Oman from its long-standing role as the primary mediator between Washington and Tehran.

Senior Trump administration officials accused Muscat of "duplicitous" conduct, alleging the Gulf state acted more as an Iranian proxy than a neutral broker during recent failed talks. For decades, Oman has operated as the "Switzerland of the Middle East," using its unique neutrality to host secret backchannel negotiations that led to major agreements like the 2015 nuclear deal. The administration's move signals a shift toward a "with us or against us" regional strategy that leaves little room for Oman's brand of quiet diplomacy.

Diplomats are now bracing for a complete communication blackout between the US and Iran as the region's most trusted hotline goes silent.

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 @ISIDEWITHlinked…7hrs7H

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs

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Senior US official chastises Oman for 'duplicitous' conduct while mediating previous failed US-Iran talks

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 @ISIDEWITHlinked…7hrs7H

Trump has turned on Britain’s key ally in the Middle East

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 @BF3CBJGIndependent from Michigan  commented…3hrs3H

US is getting involved in world affairs and derailing the path towards world peace rather than supporting it

 @BF3D48SDemocrat  from California  commented…2hrs2H

If there is credible evidence that a mediator is acting in bad faith, finding a more neutral intermediary may be necessary to preserve stability and reduce the risk of escalation.

 @BF3D877 from Georgia  commented…1hr1H

I think that Donald Trump is getting paranoid about how difficult it is to end these conflicts and Iran is becoming suicidal as the fighting continues

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