Gulf of Oman
Iran's southern waters
The Gulf of Oman is the body of water connecting the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.
It lies between Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south.
The gulf serves as a major shipping route for oil tankers leaving the Persian Gulf.
- sea routeNavigable ocean pathway
- IranIslamic republic in Asia
- port cityUrban area with harbor
- shipping lanesDesignated ocean travel paths
- coastlineLand-water boundary
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