Oman's official news agency quoted a security source as saying that several locations in the Musandam province were targeted by drone strikes. Musandam is a strategic peninsula on the Strait of Hormuz; Oman, a mediator, is considered by Iran a friendly state.
Oman's official news agency (ONA) reported Sunday evening, citing a security source, that several locations in the Musandam province were struck by drones. Musandam, a strategic peninsula on the Strait of Hormuz, is a key maritime chokepoint. The report did not specify the origin of the drones, the extent of damage, or casualties.
Earlier Sunday, unverified social media reports and Arabic media channels had described drone strikes on targets in Oman and Bahrain, but without official confirmation. The ONA report now provides the first official acknowledgment of drone activity on Omani soil.
Oman has historically served as a mediator in regional talks, including between Iran and the West, and is considered by Iran a friendly state. The strikes on Omani territory come amid a broader regional escalation involving Iran. Tehran has repeatedly warned that any state enabling attacks on Iran would be considered a legitimate target, though no actor has claimed responsibility for the reported drone strikes.
The ONA dispatch is brief and does not provide further details. The situation remains under monitoring.
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