Oman
Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster
One slick appeared off the southern tip of Weshm Island, while a smaller one was spotted near Sirri Island in the center of the Gulf.
Salvors work to secure Russian shadow fleet ship leaking oil off Oman, risk firm Ambrey says
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Trump’s claim of US total dominance
UK naval drones sent data to China, raising US, European fears over Chinese components -report
CENTCOM: US forces strike Panamanian vessel in Gulf of Oman over alleged breach of blockade on Iran
A US official told the WSJ that the ship's crew was transferred to another vessel after the attack, and all members were accounted for.
Gulf states pay the price as shipping crisis exposes costly dependence on the Strait of Hormuz
"A lot of the necessities, and I'm talking food, that these Gulf nations require - Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia - comes in by boat," and flying in goods is causing prices to rise.
Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages,' but US must act first to open Strait of Hormuz
A US official said on Friday that an agreement between Iran and Oman was close and could reopen the strait, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments before the war.
Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims
“The Iranians see Hormuz as their most significant strategic achievement," he added, saying it was clear that the Americans would apparently be prepared to recognize a change in the status quo.
Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry, sources say
Under the latest proposal, Tehran would be able to intervene if necessary with any inbound traffic, while outbound traffic would follow a route between Iran and Oman.
Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that a joint announcement between Iran and Oman is in its final stage, assuming "certain third parties" do not interfere.
US sees progress in Hormuz Strait talks, hopes for deal very shortly, Rubio says
"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly," Rubio told reporters at the State Department.
Iran vies for expanded control over Strait of Hormuz in possible deal with Oman
This agreement would also give Iran control over areas that were international waters before the war, officials told the New York Times on Monday.
One seafarer missing as crew members abandon ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz
The ship was near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz when an unknown projectile hit it, leading the crew to abandon the vessel.
Iran Foreign Ministry denies talks with US, says no meetings planned, despite Trump claims - report
Baghaei told the WSJ that all of Iran's negotiators were still in the country, except for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who was visiting a religious site in Iraq.
