Oman, Iran to hold talks regarding future management of Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran will form a team to reach an agreement on “administration of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz” and associated costs and services, the two countries said in…
Iran FM claims draft US deal includes ending naval blockade, Hormuz arrangements
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that upon finalization, a draft deal with the United States would be signed “remotely,” which could happen “in the coming days.” –…
India summons top US diplomat for second time to protest strikes on ships
India summoned the US deputy chief of mission in Delhi on Friday to protest against US military strikes on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman, an Indian source said,…
Hormuz toll to cover services, no charge for passage — senior Iranian diplomat
Tehran is planning to introduce a toll system for services it provides to vessels clearing the Strait of Hormuz, beyond just simple passage through the waterway, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister…
Macron Coordinates With Saudi, Omani, Emirati and Egyptian Leaders on Regional Crisis
I held discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. To all of…
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Gulf ally
President Donald Trump has suggested that the US would attack its ally Oman if it attempts to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed since…
US-Iran peace process includes US military pullout from Iran’s vicinity
Iran’s state broadcaster says it obtained a preliminary document outlining a framework for a potential memorandum of understanding with the United States. – The framework includes the withdrawal of US…
Erdoğan and Sultan of Oman Discuss Regional Stability and Diplomatic Efforts
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke by phone with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman. The call addressed the Türkiye-Oman bilateral relations, as well as regional and global matters.…
Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic nations condemn Somaliland’s ‘embassy’ in Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, among other Arab and Islamic officials, condemned the “illegal and unacceptable” step taken by the Somaliland region in opening a purported “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem. –…
West Asia Is Witnessing the Rise of Regional Power Mediation
The possibility of a formal memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States marks one of the most consequential diplomatic developments in West Asia since the beginning of the…