Trump Warns of Bombing Oman If It Interferes with War Against Iran
President Donald Trump reportedly informed Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst during a phone call on Monday that he would consider airstrikes on Oman if the nation obstructs resolution efforts regarding the Iran situation. “If Oman gets in our way, we will bomb them,” Yingst relayed from the phone conversation, though no audio of these comments […]
Response Teams Face Challenges Managing Oil Spill from Grounded Tanker Near Oman
International Salvage Operation Underway to Prevent Oil Spill from Tanker A major salvage operation is currently in progress to prevent oil from leaking from a tanker that ran aground off the coast of Oman on June 30th. Oman’s military is collaborating with various international experts to stabilize the ship, which is at risk of contaminating […]
Iran Targets Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait While Reasserting Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
Gulf States Targeted in Missile and Drone Attacks Early Monday, several Gulf nations close to the Strait of Hormuz faced missile and drone strikes, as Iran reaffirmed its claim over this vital waterway. Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait were also among the nations hit by these attacks from Tehran. In a swift response, the United […]
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 […]