Oman's Foreign Ministry summoned Iranian ambassador Musa Fereydoun and handed him a protest note over drone strikes that hit the Musandam and Al-Batina governorates, describing the attacks as 'irresponsible' and calling on Tehran to respect sovereignty and non-interference, according to an official statement.
Oman's Foreign Ministry summoned Iranian ambassador Musa Fereydoun on Monday, delivering a formal protest note over drone strikes that hit the Musandam and Al-Batina governorates. The ministry described the strikes as "irresponsible" and called on Tehran to respect the sovereignty of states, good neighborly relations, and non-interference in internal affairs, according to an official statement.
The Zioneer first reported the summons on Sunday, July 12, at 15:02 Jerusalem, initially as a reprimand after overnight incidents. Within the same hour, the desk published a second version identifying the ambassador as Musa Farhank, and a third specifying the targeted governorates as Musandam and Al Wusta. The official statement released Monday corrects the location to Al-Batina and provides the full name of the ambassador, Musa Fereydoun, as well as the deputy minister who delivered the note.
The protest comes amid a broader pattern of diplomatic friction across the Gulf. The Zioneer reported on Sunday, July 12, at 08:14 Jerusalem that Iran had launched strikes on Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar following a massive US air campaign. Earlier, on July 7, Qatar summoned Iran's ambassador over a tanker attack, and Bahrain has repeatedly accused Iran of launching drones and missiles at the kingdom since June.
The statement from Oman does not specify the number of drones, casualties, or damage from the strikes. It remains unclear whether Iran will respond to the protest, and the precise details of the drone attacks have not been independently verified. The Zioneer continues to monitor the situation.
4 developments
- StrongOman security source confirms drone strikes on multiple points in Musandam province
- StrongIran expands retaliatory strikes: missiles and drones reportedly target US installations in Qatar, UAE, and Oman
- DevelopingBahrain says Iran launched missiles, drones at the kingdom
- StrongQatar Summons Iran's Ambassador for Protest Over Tanker Attack
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