BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 24. The U.S. Embassy in Oman has lifted its shelter-in-place advisory for Americans in the country, amid a relative easing of the security situation, Trend reports.
The relevant statement was posted on the diplomatic mission's official website.
"The U.S. Embassy Muscat has lifted the shelter-in-place guidance for Muscat. Embassy personnel are restricted to movement within 50 kms around U.S. Embassy Muscat," the statement said.
The diplomatic mission noted that U.S. citizens in other parts of Oman should continue to exercise caution and follow the advice of local authorities.
Since no concrete agreement was reached in negotiations between the United States and Iran over the nuclear program, the U.S. and Israel began military airstrikes against Iran on February 28. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and U.S. military facilities located in countries across the region, starting the same day.
On the first day of the air strikes against Iran, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military officials were killed. On March 8, Iran’s Assembly of Experts elected Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s third Supreme Leader by majority vote.
From March 1 through March 5, the confrontation expanded further, affecting several countries across the Middle East.
The ongoing conflict has significantly threatened the region’s energy infrastructure and maritime transport. Oil prices have surged on global markets due to heightened security tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, prompting several countries to advise their citizens to leave the region.
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