Located at the heart of the major crises in the Middle East, the Sultanate of Oman receives little media attention and consistently prioritizes diplomatic channels in its regional relations. Since the 1970s, against the backdrop of the end of British protectorate rule and tensions stemming from the Cold War, the country has sought to develop ties with most regional actors and work toward resolving the conflicts between them. Refusing to get involved in the region’s ideological and sectarian conflicts, Oman nurtures its relations with its neighbors and capitalizes on its strategic location. Indeed, its position at the exit of the Gulf oil transit corridor at the Strait of Hormuz, which it shares with Iran, gives it real significance for the region’s oil-exporting countries and their client nations. The sultanate shares control of the passage with Tehran, which has repeatedly threatened to close this strategic corridor amid tensions, particularly with the United States.