The late sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, was widely respected as a prudent statesman who stayed out of regional conflicts and a reliable mediator who secretly hosted U.S.-Iran talks that led to the landmark Iran Deal (JCPOA). But, the much admired Sultan wasn't always a prudent peacemaker, recently declassified U.S. government documents reveal another side of the Sultan.
When Oman Almost Went to War With Iran
When Oman Almost Went to War With Iran
When Oman Almost Went to War With Iran
The late sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, was widely respected as a prudent statesman who stayed out of regional conflicts and a reliable mediator who secretly hosted U.S.-Iran talks that led to the landmark Iran Deal (JCPOA). But, the much admired Sultan wasn't always a prudent peacemaker, recently declassified U.S. government documents reveal another side of the Sultan.