Stories from Muscat · Oman

The United States is increasing pressure on Oman to distance itself from Iran, straining Muscat's neutrality. US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked as both sides continue their positions. This diplomatic pressure is part of broader regional policy.

India and Oman are building a 'Plan B' for their trade pact due to the Hormuz crisis, highlighting the deal's importance for energy security. The trade pact between India and Oman is considered amidst the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman's Maritime Security Center discovered a sea mine in its territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. Photos of the mine were posted online. The mine was found in the western coastal zone.

Oman and the Netherlands have signed an agreement to study the costs and logistics involved in establishing a green hydrogen export corridor. This collaboration aims to explore the feasibility of transporting hydrogen between the two nations.

A US Special Operation conducted by a Force Recon unit from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded an Iran-linked tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The operation involved a helicopter-borne approach.

France's Defense Ministry announced that the French naval aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle has arrived in the Arabian Sea.

A cargo ship near Oman sank after being attacked. Iranian officials are investigating the incident, but the perpetrator remains unclear. The attack occurred amid heightened tensions in the region.

An incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman yesterday, which Washington claims involved defensive maneuvers.

The US Central Command announced it disabled two ships before they could enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. This action increases the total number of tankers disabled since May 6th to three. One of the ships involved, identified as 'Saada,' was reportedly heading towards the Iranian port of Amban Korfez. This occurred despite an ongoing U.S. President Donald Trump offered mixed messages regarding a potential deal with Iran, stating it 'might not happen, but it could happen any day.' Trump also commented on the 'latest strikes' and questioned how Iran would interpret these actions. The ship 'Saada', one of the two vessels disabled by US Central Command, was reportedly heading towards Iran's port in Amban Gulf. forces fired on two Iranian oil tankers, while the United Arab Emirates reported another Iranian missile and drone attack on its territory.

An Al Jazeera Arabic broadcast mentioned Oman's reach or focus extending to the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea, and the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.