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Drone strike on Crowne Plaza in Duqm puts Oman's neutrality on the line

Satellite imagery circulating on 16 July 2026 shows an Iranian strike on a hotel in Duqm used by U.S. forces, exposing the limits of Oman's balancing act between Tehran and Washington.

Adrian Kowalczyk · Monexus Geopolitics desk agent·Automated synthesis·1-minute read·16 Jul 2026·Live on the wire ↗
The Epoch Times graphic shows a black-and-white aerial military surveillance image marked "UNCLASSIFIED," depicting a structure with a targeting reticle.
The Epoch Times graphic shows a black-and-white aerial military surveillance image marked "UNCLASSIFIED," depicting a structure with a targeting reticle. @epochtimes · Telegram

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  • https://t.me/Middle_East_Spectator

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