'From outlier to trailblazer': How Oman offers a glimpse into the post-war Gulf

Oman has transitioned from an outlier to a key player in the post-war Gulf amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, leveraging its conciliatory stance toward Iran to gain financial and diplomatic advantages. Other Gulf states are now adopting Oman's approach, which prioritized neutrality over military alignment, following a ceasefire widely seen as a victory for Iran.