America’s Gulf ally goes rogue: Iran’s silent partner co-managing Hormuz

Oman no longer balances between the West and Iran. Muscat now openly coordinates with Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz. On July 11, Muscat proposed dividing Hormuz traffic into two separately controlled routes — one along Iran’s coast, one nearer Oman’s shore — each administered by the respective government. Officials described the plan as toll-free.…