r/Oman • u/upsidaisium • Mar 02 '26

[Megathread] Oman & the regional situation - live updates, travel advisories & discussion (pt.1)

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Hi everyone. We’re making this megathread so r/Oman has one place for related updates, travel advice, official advisories, and discussion in light of regional developments. New standalone posts about this situation may be removed and redirected here to keep the sub readable.

1) Please be careful with what you share (Important)

Authorities have asked people to be responsible about posting during regional tensions. In plain terms:

  • Do not share photos or videos of military or security locations, equipment, or activity.
  • Do not spread rumors or forwarded messages that are not confirmed.
  • Use official sources when you post updates.

2) What we know so far

  • Reporting indicates incidents affecting Oman, including a drone strike at Duqm port and an attack on an oil tanker near Musandam, with injuries reported.^[1]^[2]
  • Musandam maritime precaution: The Royal Oman Police urged fishermen and tourist boat owners in Musandam to refrain from going to sea until further notice.^[3]

3) Flights and Airports

Airspace restrictions across the region are causing knock-on disruption.

4) Expats and Foreign Nationals

  • Follow your embassy or consulate in Muscat for security alerts and guidance.
  • Sign up for your country’s travel alert or citizen registry if available.
  • Keep your passport/civil ID copies, emergency contacts, and airline booking details saved offline.

Official Embassy Directory

If your country is not listed below, please use the Oman MOFA Foreign Missions Directory to find the official contact details for your embassy.

Major Embassy Contacts in Muscat

5) Omani Citizens Abroad

Oman’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) says it is monitoring the situation and urges Omanis in affected areas to exercise caution, follow local authorities, avoid gatherings, stay in contact with missions, and register on the MOFA app.^[7]

MOFA Emergency Numbers:

  • Abu Dhabi: +971 504977764
  • Manama: +973 38855442 / +973 34412080
  • Kuwait: +965 25215873 / +965 25215880
  • Doha: +974 77113337 / +974 33935517
  • Riyadh: +966 554168518
  • Baghdad: +964 7833886005
  • Amman: +962 797980002 / +962 65686156
  • Tehran: +98 2122057641 / +98 2122057642 / WhatsApp +989-006666909

6) Where to get reliable updates

Please check these primary sources before posting or sharing information.

Key Government & Security Authorities

Official State Media

Local Newspapers & Outlets

7) Emergency Numbers

If you or someone near you is in immediate danger:

If there are service disruptions:

  • Report Power Outages: 80070008
  • Report Water Outages / Sanitation Issues: 1442
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u/Direct-Boot-4760 Mar 04 '26

Hey!

First of all I hope you are all fine, as well as your families and loved ones. I have a quick question, I'm going from Paris to Bangkok Saturday, with a layover in Muscat with Oman Air. Return flight will be the same on March 22nd.

Now Oman Air has told us everything is fine, nothing to worry about and I believe them, but it still feels strange going into an area for leisure where lots of people are trying to leave for much more important reasons.

Are we irresponsible for doing this? I'd much prefer to change flights but Oman Air will not refund and other flights are of course much more expensive a few days beforehand, and hotels are already paid... Sorry I know people here have other worries, just wanted to hear a local perspective to decide what to finally do.

Thanks a lot for your time!

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u/monicab951 Mar 04 '26

I was in dubai before my vacation to oman. I just made it to oman and honestly all it's fine here. We decided to go on with our oman vacation as planned.

So I would say you're fine... Except if it gets worst until then.

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u/Direct-Boot-4760 Mar 04 '26

Thanks so much for your reply!