Oman should welcome the Gulf, the US, and freedom instead of Iran’s toll plan.
In the midst of the ongoing turmoil around Iran’s activities in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman, which lies on the opposite side of this contentious waterway, has not received as much attention. Oman has been something of a puzzle during the Iran situation. While it has cooperated with the U.S. as a mediator, it has […]
Iran strikes at southern shipping route near Oman to maintain control over Hormuz
Iran’s Targeting of Shipping Amid New Routes Iran’s recent assaults on commercial shipping coincides with the United States and Oman starting to redirect ships along a new southern route, which hugs Oman’s coastline—essentially a way to keep this traffic out of Iran’s immediate control. Some former U.S. military officials and regional experts suggest that this […]
Iran and Oman will begin a major evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the IMO.
International Maritime Evacuation Coordination Begins The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced on Tuesday that Iran and Oman, working alongside the United States and neighboring countries, will start organizing a large-scale evacuation of vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the IMO, adequate safety measures are now in place to facilitate the evacuation of […]
Iran and Oman Decide to Create a Committee for the Strait of Hormuz
On Tuesday, the foreign ministries of Iran and Oman released a statement announcing the creation of the Strait of Hormuz Commission. This group will oversee the future management of vessels in the strait, related services, and service fees, all while adhering to international standards. Essentially, it seems that Iran and its neighboring countries might be […]
Trump’s Oman warning reveals an unusual divide with a major US ally in the Middle East
Trump’s Comments on Oman Highlight Tensions President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about potentially “blowing up” Oman if the country doesn’t act have raised eyebrows and revealed a notable rift with Oman, a crucial ally for the U.S. in the Middle East. Historically, Oman has served as an important back channel for communication between Washington and […]
Iran targets tanker close to Oman following Strait of Hormuz closure
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Fire on Ship Near Oman ISLAMABAD — In a recent escalation, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards opened fire on at least one vessel near Oman after yet another assault on Tehran. The British Maritime Trade Organization reported that the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Saturday. According to the captain of the tanker, […]
Women’s soccer team from Iran to leave Malaysia for Oman following change in asylum status
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Iranian women’s soccer team was set to leave Malaysia on Monday night after a period of uncertainty. This followed a diplomatic incident involving most of the seven national team members who initially sought asylum in Australia but later reversed their decision and returned to the team in Kuala Lumpur. Windsor […]
Russia employs covert fleet for $29M oil transfer in Gulf of Oman
According to reports, Russia has utilized its so-called “shadow fleet” for a covert ship-to-ship transfer valued at around $29.3 million in the Gulf of Oman, actively bypassing Western sanctions. Maritime intelligence firm Windward AI noted on March 8 that the Russian-flagged tanker, M/V TRUST, which has already been sanctioned by the U.S., EU, and UK, […]
Oman facilitates U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions during military escalation
Oman Seeks New Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program Oman’s foreign minister had a meeting with President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva on Thursday. This discussion is part of the heightened efforts to establish a new agreement concerning Iran’s nuclear activities. Minister Saeed Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi mentioned that […]
Iranian official travels to Oman soon after indirect nuclear discussions with the US
Iranian Security Official Visits Oman Following Nuclear Talks Just a few days after indirect nuclear discussions between Iran and the United States took place in Oman, a senior Iranian security figure was seen visiting the country. Ali Larijani, who is a former parliament speaker and currently serves as the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security […]