#Oman

Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?

The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.

US president’s move comes as both sides try to prevent fresh ceasefire breaches scuppering a potential deal

US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Oman if the Gulf ally attempts to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz

Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships

India condemned an attack on one of its vessels in the Gulf of Oman, which sunk after it was set ablaze, calling the incident “unacceptable.”

New Oman rules require Filipino workers to complete online medical exams before arrival, as authorities tighten recruitment procedures and enhance labour protections.

Two India-bound vessels laden with cooking fuel from the Persian Gulf appear to have transited the Strait of Hormuz, making them the latest to exit despite continued restrictions from the US and Iran.

A Japanese supertanker has emerged in the Gulf of Oman after last signaling that it was inside the Persian Gulf, indicating a rare, undercover transit through the Strait of Hormuz by a vessel from the Asian country.

A Chinese-owned supertanker hauling Iraqi crude through the Persian Gulf is set to test the US blockade over the next 24 hours as it attempts to exit the largely shuttered Strait of Hormuz.…

The Iran war has changed how global investors view the Middle East, with geopolitical resilience now outweighing economic growth as a draw for funds.

A liquefied petroleum gas carrier, which has previously ferried Iranian cargoes, has sailed past the blockade boundary announced last month by the US Navy.

Civil Defence ambulance overturns in Oman, killing its driver and seriously injuring crew while responding to an emergency in North Al Batinah.

Oman calls for urgent humanitarian initiative to free stranded ships in the disrupted Strait of Hormuz, seeking safe passage and protection for seafarers and global trade.

An oil supertanker that exited the Persian Gulf on Sunday hauling a cargo of Iraqi crude has come to a halt as it was about to exit the Gulf of Oman for the Arabian Sea.

Oman swelters as temperatures soar above 44°C, with Saham recording 44.5°C ahead of the summer peak, according to Civil Aviation Authority data.

A $250 million EV wiring and battery cell plant in Duqm will produce up to 60,000 vehicles and 1.6 million battery cells, strengthening Oman’s industrial ecosystem.

Bilateral talks in Abu Dhabi see UAE and Oman explore investment in logistics, food security, supply chains and energy to boost Gulf economic integration.

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A large fire broke out at a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates on Monday after Iran fired four cruise missiles and several drones in the Gulf, local officials said.