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Why was Oman spared — until now? Iran drone strike on Duqm Port explained

News DeskLast Updated: 01 March 2026, 02:27 PM ISTShare Iran’s drone strike on Duqm port marks the first attack on Oman after being previously spared in Tehran’s escalating retaliation across the Gulf. A view of Duqm Port in Oman before the attack | Photo: XA drone strike on Oman’s Duqm port has ended the sultanate’s position as the only Gulf country untouched in Iran’s widening retaliation campaign against US and Israeli interests in the region. According to the Oman News Agency, two drones targeted the commercial port of Duqm.

Why was Oman spared — until now? Iran drone strike on Duqm Port explained

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Key Highlights

  • One hit mobile accommodation used by workers, injuring a foreign national, while debris from the second fell near fuel storage tanks without causing additional casualties or significant material damage.
  • The attack marks the first direct strike on Oman since Tehran began responding to military actions linked to the US and Israel.
  • Until this incident, Oman had stood apart while Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia faced missile or drone threats.
  • Several strategic and diplomatic factors had contributed to Oman being spared.
  • Why Oman was spared till now?
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