Oman’s Economic Gains at Risk Amid Strait of Hormuz Toll Talks with Tehran
Oman has climbed 19 places in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, but negotiations with Iran over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten its recent progress.
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Oman has climbed 19 places in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, but negotiations with Iran over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten its recent progress.
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