Oman: Arms deals and Sultan Haitham’s “No’s”

21 September 2022

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Sultan Haitham of Oman continues to stress in all his meetings with Omani senior officials and

international diplomats his refusal of any preconditions associated with defense deals, especially when these conditions go against Omani sovereignty.

He has reiterated three "No’s" concerning military deals.

What are these "No’s"?

Which countries tried dissuading Oman?

What offers did they present?

To answer these questions and more, Tactical Report has prepared a 262-word report.

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Oman: Arms deals and Sultan Haitham’s “No’s”

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