Oman proposes two-route plan for Hormuz traffic
Oman has drafted a proposal to manage shipping through the Strait of Hormuz via two separately controlled routes, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the talks, as Iran’s foreign…
US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz strait, say US officials
The United States is demanding that Iran publicly state it will stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and that all lanes in the strait will be open…
India, Oman Expand Cooperation in Trade, Defence and Technology
Delighted to meet Omani FM Badr Albusaidi in Muscat today, and hold discussions on various facets of our cooperation. Focused on trade, investments, connectivity, maritime, technology, defence and cyber &…
French Minehunters Deployed to Protect Hormuz Shipping
France has deployed mine countermeasures assets to the Middle East, including two minehunters in particular. Accompanied by two frigates and a maritime patrol aircraft, these assets are ready to contribute,…
Lebanon, Syria join CENTCOM-led Middle East security dialogue for first time
The US military headed a regional security dialogue in the Middle East on Tuesday, marking the first time Lebanon and Syria have participated in such a defense conference led by…
Oman opposes ‘transit fees’ on ships in Hormuz
Oman’s foreign minister says Muscat “does not support imposing transit fees” on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz while also appearing open to charges for “maritime, environmental and navigational services”.…
France and Oman Discuss Regional and Int’l Developments in Paris Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq discussed regional and international developments during talks in Paris on Monday, as the two countries sought to strengthen political and…
Navigation recovery in Hormuz Strait to take months due to mines
The need for mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz means that months will be needed to return navigation there to pre-war figures, CEO of Japan’s NYK Line Takaya Soga…
Iran solely controls Hormuz Strait over the next 30 days: Araghchi
Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz remains under total Iranian control during a visit to Iraq. – “I have briefed my counterpart on the latest outcomes of the…
UK maritime agency raises Strait of Hormuz threat level after oil tanker reports being struck
The UKMTO maritime agency raised its threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to “substantial” on Saturday following attacks on commercial vessels in the waterway. – The agency said earlier…