Oman

Iranian harassment of US ships prompts military reaction, increasing already-strained tensions between the two countries.

Iranian Shahed-139 drone shot down by F-35 jet over Arabian Sea • In separate incident, six Iranian gunboats approach US-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

A meeting between US and Iranian officials in Istanbul is seen as a best-case scenario, sources familiar with the plans said.

The message a number of countries have delivered to Iran, according to one of the sources, is: “Act rationally. Give President Trump something so that war can be avoided.”

Per the WSJ, Iran's rival Gulf states have largely avoided addressing the protests that have spread across Iran since late December, leaving thousands dead.

Oman, the wild Muslim jewel of the Arabian Peninsula, is being crowned Dubai’s heiress. No skyscrapers or luxury malls - just untamed nature and authentic Bedouin culture.

Iran said last week it had seized another foreign tanker carrying 6 million litres of what it described as smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman.

Officials from both sides confirmed the deal but offered few details on implementation, leaving observers cautious as they urged follow-through. 

The project comes as Oman’s solar sector grows, supported by strong solar resources and rising electricity demand.

Ambrey said the tanker was not believed to be linked to the target profile of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.