The Unthinkable: Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman Create Joint Naval Force

The Unthinkable: Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman Create Joint Naval Force

Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Oman are setting up a joint naval force. This was reported today, June 2, by the Qatari news website Al-Jadid.

According to Al-Jadid, the consultations of the three countries started under the coordination of China in order to ensure the safety of navigation in the Persian Gulf.

EADaily recalls that with China’s mediation, Saudi Arabia and Iran, who were major regional rivals, normalised their relations.

For its part, the Sultanate of Oman, which is part of the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) together with Saudi Arabia, has maintained constructive relations with the Islamic Republic, as has the UAE.

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