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USA

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it impedes Strait of Hormuz talks

Tehran has been locked in ongoing talks with Oman over establishing a secure passage for commercial shipping through the Strait, which usually carries around a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade.

Oman

Oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached coastline, Oman says

The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak.

Qatar

Qatar sees 'positive' signs in Iran-Oman talks on reopening Hormuz

Doha said Iran and Oman had reached the technical stage of negotiations and were finalising shipping route coordinates, but warned against delay as only six vessels transited Hormuz on Monday compared with 130-140 before the war.

Iran

Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

Iran has tightened its grip on Hormuz and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, powers it did not exercise before the war began on 28 February.

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Iran

Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches strike on US forces in Jordan

Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack.

Iran

Ship runs aground in Hormuz as Iran insists on controlling the strait

Iran's IRGC said the grounding was caused by the vessel straying from its approved corridor. Hormuz control and the Israeli intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon remain the two main obstacles to a final deal.

Oman

US strikes tanker near Oman, sparking India protest over missing crew

US Central Command said it fired on the Palau-flagged Settebello after the crew ignored orders, hitting its engine room as the vessel attempted to carry Iranian oil in violation of the US blockade.

Iran

Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Hormuz map

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

Economy

Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Gulf disruptions

Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit.

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Flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain hits the United Arab Emirates

Vehicles move through flooded streets in Sharjah after heavy rain, as storms affect the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring Oman.

Iran

Tehran's top diplomat holds Geneva nuclear talks amid Hormuz war games

Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran

US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz

The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

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Joy fills Oman as Muscat Nights illuminates the sky

The Muscat Nights 2026 festival has attracted over 800,000 visitors, featuring fireworks, cultural events, and modern technology across key venues until 31 January.

Destinations

Swap overtouristed Dubai for nature-rich Oman in 2026

Here’s how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman.

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Oman

In partnership with Media City

From ancient forts to turquoise wadis and coastal adventures, Oman blends history and nature. Join Lilly Douse as she explores the sites of Muscat, Nizwa, Wadi Shab and beyond.

Culture news

Oman looks back on National Day with first extended holiday

Oman’s National Day provided a moment to celebrate the country’s achievements, ongoing development and "Oman Vision 2040" its ambitions programme for the future.