Oman

By reducing reliance on Omani ports and land routes, the leverage Muscat holds over regional trade can be diminished, further incentivizing it to abandon its support for the Houthis.

These kinds of regional events often do not include Israeli participation, illustrating that while Israel has sought out ties, it often faces an uphill struggle participating in important groups.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the Iranian nation has proved itself by standing with the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

The vessel's crew is made up of 25 nationals from Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Philippines, Mexico and Romania, the ship's owner Galaxy Maritime said.

Iran suspends indirect talks with the US amid regional tensions, as Israel considers a response to recent missile strikes.

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi tours region, seeking alliances against Israel, focusing on Gaza conflict, and discussing ties with Iraq, Oman.

Four people were killed and several wounded near a mosque in Oman, a rare security breach. Omani police are investigating, and the US embassy urged vigilance.

This was the first round of discussions between the two countries since January. The talks were mediated by Omani officials, with this occurring nearly over a month.

A second round of talks was supposed to be held in February but was delayed due to attempts to reach a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Iran seized the St Nikolas, loaded with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey, in retaliation for the confiscation last year of the same vessel and its Iranian oil cargo by the US, Iranian state media said