The Sultanate of Oman is a hereditary absolute monarchy. The Sultan is both chief officer of state and chief executive and wields considerable power in a largely centralized state.
The Sultanate of Oman is a hereditary absolute monarchy. The Sultan is both chief officer of state and chief executive and wields considerable power in a largely centralized state.
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===Foreign relations===
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Oman has long served as a trusted mediator between [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] and [[Tehran]]. In 2013, it hosted the secret nuclear negotiations that eventually led to the [[Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action]] (JCPOA). In 2025, as tensions escalated over [[Iran]]'s enrichment activities, Oman was again asked to play the role of quiet facilitator.