Iraq & Oman
142 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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Iraq views Oman as a friendly and increasingly important economic partner, with deepening diplomatic ties and a shared commitment to regional stability. Iraq is exploring Oman as a strategic alternative for oil exports.
International
Iraq: Iraq relies on Iran's facilitation for oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, making it vulnerable to disruptions.
Oman: Oman is involved in talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and could benefit from alternative trade routes.
Aug 22, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Iraq: Iraq is pushing for higher individual quotas to reflect its capacity, but its exports are also affected by regional disruptions.
Oman: Oman agreed to the production increase, but its exports are also affected by regional disruptions.
Jul 29, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq, heavily dependent on Hormuz for oil exports, secured permission for some tankers, alleviating export constraints and supporting its economy, though the limited scope leaves uncertainty.
Oman: Oman is in talks with Iran to establish a new route through the strait, potentially offering an alternative for oil transit.
Aug 22, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq approved alternative export mechanisms to bypass Hormuz, mitigating some supply disruption.
Oman: Oman negotiates with Iran on Hormuz governance, but Trump threatened bombing, adding to regional instability.
Aug 17, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports are constrained by the Hormuz closure, reducing revenues. It is seeking alternative pipeline routes and has signed agreements with US firms to boost energy infrastructure.
Oman: Oman is a mediator in the conflict and manages shipping traffic in the strait. It faces security risks but could benefit from increased diplomatic role.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts US forces and has been a site of drone attacks, while also being involved in funeral ceremonies for Khamenei.
Oman: Oman is hosting talks and providing a safe shipping lane, playing a key role in de-escalation efforts.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq participates as a stakeholder in Hormuz discussions, but its role is secondary.
Oman: Oman hosts talks and announces temporary shipping routes, positioning itself as a neutral facilitator and benefiting from increased maritime coordination.
Jun 24, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Iraq: Iraq is pressing for higher quotas to compensate for war losses and has considered leaving OPEC.
Oman: Oman is a core member involved in the August output increase.
Mar 09, 2018 · 108 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq reported drone attacks on camps housing Iranian opposition groups, and drones were launched from its territory targeting Saudi Arabia. It is a staging ground for Iran-backed militias.
Oman: Oman is mediating between Iran and the US on Strait of Hormuz management, winning Gulf backing for a plan involving voluntary fees. Talks with Iran have made progress, offering a potential path to reopening the waterway.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US strikes on Iran-backed militias; its territory is used for attacks on Saudi Arabia and US forces.
Oman: Mediator and co-manager of the strait; its cooperation is essential for the proposed shipping route and the deal's success.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is using shuttling to export its crude, providing an outlet for its oil despite the war. This helps sustain its oil revenues.
Oman: Oman's coast serves as the transfer point for covert oil shuttling, with around 150 ships waiting. This enhances its strategic importance and may bring economic benefits.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Sovereignty violated by U.S.-Saudi strikes; government condemned attacks and denied prior approval. Struggles to balance ties with U.S. and Iran.
Oman: Proposed joint management of Strait of Hormuz, rejected by Iran. Seeks to mediate regional conflict.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq participated in Operation Ramz, contributing to the regional cybercrime crackdown.
Oman: Oman participated in Operation Ramz, remediating a malware-infected server. This shows its contribution to regional cybersecurity.
May 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias and has been subject to US strikes, making it a flashpoint.
Oman: Oman is mediating a shipping arrangement with Iran, which is crucial for reopening the strait. Its role enhances its regional diplomatic standing.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is a battleground where U.S.-Saudi strikes hit Iran-backed militias, killing at least 20 fighters. The Iraqi government denounced the strikes as a violation of sovereignty, straining its relations with both sides.
Oman: Oman proposed a plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran rejected. It remains a potential mediator but has limited influence.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
Iraq: Affected by regional conflict, with Iran-backed groups and US presence, and included in Trump's compensation demands.
Oman: Mediator in talks with Iran over shipping lanes; close to a deal but strait reopening remains conditional.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been drawn into the Middle East war and is expected to participate in discussions regarding the future management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman: Oman, located across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, has played a role in coordinating new temporary shipping lanes through the strait with the UN's International — International Maritime Organization. It also participates in diplomatic efforts to discuss the strait's future management.
Apr 20, 2026 · 390 articles
International
Iraq: Host to Iranian-backed militias and US forces, facing drone attacks. Its stability is important for regional oil supply.
Oman: Mediator in talks with Iran over a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Its role is crucial for any potential reopening of the waterway.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Iraq: Targeted by drone attacks from Iran, adding to regional instability.
Oman: US ally and mediator threatened with bombing; its negotiations with Iran over the strait are central to the crisis.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
International
Iraq: Site of US-Saudi strikes on paramilitaries; government urged de-escalation but faces internal rift.
Oman: Proposed joint management of Strait of Hormuz; proposal spurned by Iran.
Jul 29, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has shot down attack drones over Irbil and condemned the conflict. It hosts US forces and Iran-backed militias.
Oman: Oman is a neighbor to the Strait of Hormuz and has been involved in talks with Iran over strait management. It has not been directly attacked.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been a location of US operations and a drone disposal incident. Its PM is working to control armed groups.
Oman: Oman has been mentioned as a target of Iranian attacks and has condemned them. It also plays a mediating role.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is affected by the conflict, with Iranian attacks on its energy facilities and desalination plants. It also receives oil tanker passage permissions from Iran, indicating complex relations.
Oman: Oman is mediating talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and urging diplomacy. It faces pressure from the US, which threatened to bomb it if it 'gets in the way'.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq hosts Iranian-backed militias; a base of an Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq was attacked by drones.
Oman: Oman is a key mediator and was targeted by Iranian drones despite hosting talks. It summoned the Iranian ambassador in protest, straining its neutral role.
Apr 20, 2026 · 572 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq intercepted a drone over Irbil, but this is a separate incident, with minimal impact on the main event.
Oman: Oman is mediating talks between Iran and other Gulf states on the future management of the strait. It condemned the attacks and expressed optimism about negotiations, but its role is limited by Iran's conditions.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is one of the Persian Gulf producers whose oil supplies have been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure, and it has struck arrangements with Iran to move oil.
Oman: A US Army Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman, highlighting the military presence and operational risks in the region near the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Oman: Oman has been struck in retaliatory attacks as the conflict expanded.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq's oil output quota will increase by 26,000 bpd from July under the OPEC agreement, despite the broader supply crisis.
Oman: Oman is one of the seven core OPEC members participating in the output target increases.
Jun 07, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq is the territory from which drone attacks on Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, originated, with Iran backing groups accused of these attacks.
Oman: Oman shares the opposite shore of the Strait of Hormuz and is expected to agree on a protocol with Iran regarding navigation services and environmental protection in the strait.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Iraq: Iraq has been used as a staging ground for drone attacks on US forces and has attempted to mediate between the US and Iran.
Oman: Oman is a neutral neighbor that has hosted diplomatic talks and provides an alternative shipping route via its territorial waters, though that route has also come under Iranian attack.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
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