Oman & Yemen
80 shared events · Importance 22 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Live sentiment trends, interaction importance charts, and action volume tracking available on the
Ergen Dashboard
Oman maintains friendly diplomatic ties with Yemen and actively mediates in its ongoing civil conflict, aiming for regional stability and addressing humanitarian concerns. Oman also engages in significant trade and seeks to boost economic links with Yemen.
International
Oman: Oman is dealing with oil spills off its coast, including from the Caroline Bezengi, and is affected by regional shipping disruptions.
Yemen: Yemen is the battleground for renewed civil war, with government forces suffering casualties and facing Houthi attacks, destabilizing the country and regional security.
Aug 13, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Oman: Oman is mediating a deal to manage Hormuz, potentially stabilizing shipping and enhancing its regional role.
Yemen: Yemen faces renewed attacks on its port and potential return to civil war, worsening humanitarian and economic conditions.
Aug 09, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Oman: Oman is mediating a shipping arrangement with Iran, which is crucial for reopening the strait. Its role enhances its regional diplomatic standing.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels are attacking Saudi and shipping targets, expanding the conflict. The internationally recognized government is also under attack.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Oman: Mediator and co-manager of the strait; its cooperation is essential for the proposed shipping route and the deal's success.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have attacked shipping and Saudi targets, adding to regional instability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Oman: Oman is mediating and co-managing the strait with Iran, playing a key role in the negotiations. A deal could enhance its regional standing and economic benefits.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis is attacking shipping, complicating the situation. The conflict there could escalate, affecting regional stability.
Mar 09, 2018 · 316 articles
International
Oman: Mediator in talks with Iran over shipping lanes; close to a deal but strait reopening remains conditional.
Yemen: Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi targets; humanitarian crisis worsens.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Oman: Oman is involved in diplomatic efforts and hosts talks between Iran and the U.S., but its role is secondary to the military actions.
Yemen: Yemen is the site of the Houthi attack and the ongoing conflict, with the government reporting casualties and infrastructure damage. The escalation threatens to reignite the civil war and further destabilize the country.
Aug 11, 2026 · 91 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil facilities and downed a Saudi drone, threatening Red Sea shipping. The conflict adds a new front to the US-Iran tensions.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Yemen's internationally recognized government is engaged in conflict with the Houthis, with recent attacks on Houthi sites. The country is affected by the regional instability.
Aug 08, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Oman: Oman is in talks with Iran over a framework for the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting future shipping. The outcome could influence oil flows.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis, which is using the country's territory to launch attacks on Saudi shipping. The conflict continues to destabilize the region.
Aug 05, 2026 · 31 articles
Accidents
Oman: Oman faces environmental damage to its marine reserve and coastline, with cleanup and containment costs. The government is coordinating response efforts.
Yemen: The vessel reported difficulties off Yemen, and the area is affected by conflict, complicating response.
Aug 01, 2026 · 97 articles
International
Oman: US ally and mediator threatened with bombing; its negotiations with Iran over the strait are central to the crisis.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels whose attacks threaten Red Sea shipping and Saudi targets.
Aug 15, 2026 · 122 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping, escalating the conflict. It suffers from Saudi strikes and humanitarian crisis.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Oman: Oman is hosting talks and providing a safe shipping lane, playing a key role in de-escalation efforts.
Yemen: Yemen-based Houthis have attacked Saudi tankers, opening a new front and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Oman: Oman is negotiating with Iran over strait management and has been threatened by Trump. Its role is crucial but it faces pressure from both sides.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis have attacked Saudi vessels, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This adds to supply concerns.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
Oman: Oman is mediating talks between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz, playing a diplomatic role in the crisis.
Yemen: Yemen is the site of Houthi attacks, including on the port of Yemen — Mocha, causing casualties and infrastructure damage; the conflict disrupts the country's stability.
Aug 08, 2026 · 56 articles
Business
Oman: Oman agreed to the production increase, but its exports are also affected by regional disruptions.
Yemen: Yemeni rebels have declared a maritime embargo, threatening Saudi exports via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Jul 29, 2026 · 42 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have threatened shipping in the Red Sea, adding to energy supply risks.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Oman: Mediator in talks with Iran over strait management, potentially facilitating a resolution but also facing US threats.
Yemen: Houthi attacks on Saudi targets and Red Sea shipping escalate regional conflict, affecting global trade.
Aug 12, 2026 · 174 articles
International
Oman: Oman is affected by the conflict, with a tanker struck off its coast and US embassy warnings, impacting its maritime interests.
Yemen: Yemen is affected by the conflict, with Houthi rebels denying transit fees for Bab-el-Mandeb, impacting shipping.
Jul 19, 2026 · 28 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi militants threaten Saudi Arabia's Red Sea route, indirectly pushing Saudi Arabia to increase Hormuz shuttling. Yemen remains a source of regional instability.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Oman: Oman>>> is mentioned as the location of Salalah Port, where World Food Programme>>> stocks have been held up, causing critical delays in aid delivery.
Yemen: Yemen continues to face severe food insecurity, a situation worsened by the broader economic consequences of the Iran war.
Jun 05, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Oman: Proposed joint management of Strait of Hormuz, rejected by Iran. Seeks to mediate regional conflict.
Yemen: Houthi rebels continue attacks on Saudi shipping and oil facilities, contributing to regional instability.
Jul 09, 2026 · 325 articles
International
Oman: Oman proposed a plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran rejected. It remains a potential mediator but has limited influence.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi energy facilities, contributing to regional instability and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
International
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.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are Iran allies who could close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, threatening Red Sea shipping.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Oman: Oman has been mentioned as a target of Iranian attacks and has condemned them. It also plays a mediating role.
Yemen: Yemen's government has condemned Iranian attacks and expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
International
Oman: Oman is involved in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and provides an alternative shipping route, playing a mediating role.
Yemen: Yemen is home to the Houthis, an Iranian proxy that could be used in retaliation. This could affect regional shipping and security.
Aug 19, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Oman: Oman is involved in potential agreements to restore shipping through the strait.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks, contributing to regional instability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
Oman: Oman, alongside Iran, will determine new conditions and transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz, giving it a role in regulating global oil shipping.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed missile attacks on Israel and threatened Israeli-affiliated vessels in the Red Sea, further endangering shipping routes and contributing to regional tensions.
Jun 07, 2026 · 398 articles
International
Oman: Oman was not among the signatories to the joint statement, possibly due to its neutral stance in regional conflicts. Its absence may limit the coalition's regional coverage.
Yemen: Yemen is the site of the conflict, with the Houthis controlling much of the north. The coalition's operations and Saudi air strikes on Houthi facilities in Yemen could further destabilize the country and worsen its humanitarian crisis.
Jul 30, 2026 · 54 articles
+ 50 more events
View on Dashboard
ERGEN INTELLIGENCE
Explore this relationship live
Track how Oman and Yemen interact across events, view sentiment trends, and discover connected entities.
Open Dashboard