Oman's Dhofar Rebellion: The Forgotten War in the South

In this episode of The Story of Oman: Maritime Empire and Forgotten Power, Lucas and Luna explore the Dhofar Rebellion (1965–1975), a Cold War-era conflict that pitted Omani sultanate forces against Marxist guerrillas backed by the Soviet Union and China. They dive into the rise of the Dhofar Liberation Front, the role of Sultan Qaboos bin Said after his 1970 coup, and the crucial intervention of British SAS and Iranian troops. The episode also covers the ideological battle between tradition and revolution, the use of 'hearts and minds' campaigns, and the lasting impact on Oman's modern identity. Tensions with South Yemen (PDRY) and the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz provide context for this often-overlooked chapter in Arabian Peninsula history. #DhofarRebellion #OmanHistory #SultanQaboos #BritishSAS #ColdWarMiddleEast #SouthYemen #PDRY #MarxistGuerrillas #HormuzStrait #HeartsAndMinds #ArabianPeninsula #1970s #MilitaryHistory #OmanPeople #MiddleEast #History #FexingoHistory #ForgottenWar Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo