FBOs at Salalah International OOSA SLL

Country overview

Oman faces a substantially elevated threat environment stemming primarily from external regional conflict following the onset of U.S.–Iran hostilities in early 2026, which produced drone and missile strikes on Omani ports and industrial zones and prompted multiple allied governments, including the United States, to issue Level 3 advisories or equivalent warnings.

Despite these external shocks, Oman's internal governance, administrative continuity, and sovereign financial standing remain intact, and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said's government continues to function as a regional backchannel between conflicting parties.

The partial easing of the U.S. ordered departure — permitting family members to rejoin U.S. government employees as of late August 2026 — represents a marginal stabilization signal, though the broader threat context remains elevated.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Muscat OOMS HIGH