‘This war is a disaster,’ Omani foreign minister says
Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi says the war on Iran “has achieved none of its officially assigned objectives” and lacks a UN mandate. – “This war is a disaster,” he…
Iran says continuing talks with mediators to ‘prevent escalation’
Iran said Monday it was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States. –…
Iran Says US Pressure Is Hindering Hormuz Talks with Oman
Iran is trying to agree a joint mechanism with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz but US pressure on Oman has hindered efforts, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.
Oman Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Drone Strikes
Oman has summoned Iran’s Ambassador to the country, to protest Tehran’s targeting of sites in the governorates of Musandam and Al Batinah with drones.
India Condemns Attack on Commercial Vessel Off Oman
Statement on the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman (July 12, 2026) We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of…
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…