In an uncharacteristically blunt move, Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi has called on the United States to de-escalate immediately. This “dismay” comes after months of Oman trying to keep both sides at the table, only to see military strikes replace diplomatic progress.
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The Sultanate’s frustration stems from a specific set of escalations:
- Sabotaged Talks: The recent U.S.-Israeli strikes hit just as Omani-mediated talks in Geneva were reportedly reaching a breakthrough.
- Direct Warning: Albusaidi’s message to Washington was sharp: “This is not your war.” He warned that continued American involvement will only invite more attacks on U.S. interests.
- Regional Chaos: With Iran retaliating against bases in Qatar and tensions rising in the UAE and Bahrain, Oman is the last “neutral” ground left standing.
Why This is a Big Deal
Oman usually operates in the shadows. For them to go public with this level of criticism suggests:
- Trust is gone: The backchannel between D.C. and Tehran—which Oman spent years building—is effectively collapsing.
- Fear of Total War: Oman sees the current “maximalist” pressure from the U.S. and Israel as a path to a regional conflict they can no longer contain.
The Bottom Line: Oman isn’t just worried about the peace process; they are worried about a regional wildfire that ignores borders. When the “Switzerland of the Middle East” starts shouting, it’s usually because the room is on fire.
