Oman

At least ten mines discovered in Strait of Hormuz, US intelligence says - CBS

The US Navy spent weeks clearing mines from a route in the Strait of Hormuz meant for the safe passage of commercial ships, warning that the normal route is "extremely hazardous."

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 18, 2026.
An Emirati F-16E fighter jet; illustrative.

UAE tried to coordinate with Saudi Arabia, Qatar to strike Iran during recent war - report

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump meets with Saudi Crown Prince MBS in the White House’s Oval Office, Nov. 18.

Saudi pressure forced Trump to halt Strait of Hormuz escort mission - report

An F/A-18E Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran April 1, 2026.

US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman


Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters

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.

Etswani flagged vessel.

Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners

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

HOUTHI SUPPORTERS in Yemen brandish weapons during a demonstration marking Independence Day, the anniversary of the end of British rule in southern Yemen in 1967, in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital Sanaa on November 30, 2025.

Oman boosts solar supply chain with Italian-built automated production line

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

 Gigawatt Global's 7.5 MW Solar Field in Burundi, completed in May 2021, providing over 10% of the country's electricity.

LPG-laden tanker on fire off Yemen, EU naval mission says

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

Oman's Sohar Port, where the vessel departed from, November 24, 2022.

Gulf states seeking stability, hope US strikes on Iran will not spark wider conflict - analysis

Most of these countries have already dealt with the 624 days of crisis that Hamas's October 7 massacre caused. They want regional stability and peace. 

 Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, US President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa attend a group photo session with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 14, 2025.

Iran willing to reach deal with US, but Israel needs to 'calm things down,' source tells 'Post'

The Iranians conveyed a message to the Qataris on Wednesday, who, together with the Omanis, are trying to mediate for a ceasefire.

 L to R: US President Donald Trump, Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei over a backdrop of Israel and Iran's flags; illustrative.

Iran reaches out to Qatar, Oman in attempt to broker ceasefire with US, Israel - exclusive

Saudi Arabia is also working behind the scenes to promote a ceasefire framework, a source told The Jerusalem Post.

 Fire of Israeli attack on Shahran Oil depot is seen following the Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Sunday's US-Iran nuclear talks canceled, Oman says

Iranian FM Araghchi: Continuing Iran-US nuclear talks is unjustifiable while "barbarous" Israeli attacks persist on the country.

 An Iranian newspaper with a cover photo of US President Donald Trump and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2025.

Russia, Oman condemn Israel's 'Rising Lion' strikes as reckless escalation, Putin offers mediation

World leaders reacted to Israel’s strikes on Iran, with allies urging restraint and rivals condemning the escalation.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said attend a signing ceremony following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, April 22, 2025.

Israel considers striking Iran in coming days, US could play logistical role - report

Sources told ABC that the US could play a logistical role, including through intelligence sharing with Israel.

 A missile is launched during a joint exercise called the 'Great Prophet 17', in the southwest of Iran, December 24, 2021. Picture taken December 24, 2021.