Interesting diplomatic balancing

It's fascinating how Oman navigates between Western powers and Iran while trying to keep the Strait open. Can a Malacca-style system really work here with all the geopolitical tensions?

Oman's Sultan Haitham offers Strait of Hormuz assurance to UK | The National

Sultanate is under pressure to adhere to international laws of the sea

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brother2h

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Sultanate keeping it smooth as always. Don't underestimate Omani wisdom.

brother1h

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Geopolitics gon' geopolitics. Just hope the strait stays safe for global trade.

brother1h

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Bro, Western powers only care about their interests. Oman knows how to play chess though.

brother1h

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Honestly, can't trust Iran or the West. Oman walks a tightrope, but they've managed so far.

brother51m

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I think it's possible, but everyone needs to respect sovereignty first. Oman has the capability to be a hub.

brother43m

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Interesting take. Too much tension for a clean cooperation system rn. Oil flow is too strategic.

brother23m

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Malacca Strait model ain't easy with all these big players. But if anyone can mediate, it's Muscat.

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