Both the US and Iran announce that they are committed to protecting your territorial integrity. Right now, Iran shares complete control of the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, and has no interest in allowing a third party to share that control. The Strait is also crucial to the US for its oil imports and, since US-Iran relations are so tense, the US knows that having Oman as a strong ally with control of part of the Strait is critical to the US economy. Both states condemn the Emirati claim and agree to back Oman.
| Send troops to strengthen the border | Station them between Musandam and the UAE. Warn the UAE that territorial aggression will not be tolerated and demand that the UAE back down or risk facing the combined military might of Oman and its allies. |
| Suggest the Sultan invades the UAE | You have international partners at your back. A military victory will end this conflict decisively and victoriously. |
| Suggest ceding the territory | It is only half of Musandam, you will retain some access to the Strait, and you will avoid any further confrontation with your wealthier, powerful neighbor. |
| Invite the UAE to another diplomatic meeting | With allies committed to your defense, this is a good time to try again to end the conflict peacefully. |