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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Oman | History Defined

How Eisenhower’s treasury secretary became a Cold War fixer, an intelligence go-between, and a man no one wanted to discuss.

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Indian tourists flocking to Oman, arrivals up 11 per cent: Official

Oman is seeing a surge in Indian tourists, with arrivals rising 11% to 6.94 lakh in 2025. Another 3.81 lakh Indians visited in the first half of 2026, supported by direct flights from more than 10 Indian cities and growing demand for family, luxury and adventure travel.

The Economic Times

US approves possible $188 million F-16 support for Oman

The US State Department has approved a potential $188 million military sale to Oman. This package will provide sustainment services and equipment for Oman's F-16 aircraft fleet. The proposed sale aims to strengthen Oman's military capabilities and address security threats. It will also enhance interoperability with the United States and…

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Sultan of Oman to make state visit to UK, balancing pressures from US and Iran

The Sultan of Oman will travel to Britain for a three-day state visit next month as the Arab nation that controls the southern shore of the Strait of Hormuz comes under pressure from both the U.S. and Iran

The Independent UK

India-Oman discuss defence academic and training collaboration

An Indian National Defence College delegation met Oman's Chief of Staff. Discussions focused on academic and training collaboration between the two nations. Oman serves as a strategic partner for India in the West Asia region. Their defense cooperation has become a key pillar of this partnership. India holds the most…

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Passport Renewal, ECR Status and Blank Pages: Three Things That Stop Indian Travellers at the Airport

The ECR Stamp That Quietly Limits Where You Can GoECR stands for Emigration Check Required. If your passport carries this designation, printed inside the front cover, you cannot travel to 18 specific countries for employment without clearance from the Protector of Emigrants office under the Ministry of External Affairs. The…

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Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked vessel in Hormuz, killing two sailors

Saudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a national oil tanker. This incident tragically killed two Filipino seafarers on Monday. The supertanker Sidr was hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia stressed the necessity of halting escalations and respecting maritime safety. This follows previous attacks on Bahri vessels…

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Qatar urges US, Iran to resume talks after flare-up

In light of recent tensions, Qatar has called on both the United States and Iran to re-engage in negotiations. Following US strikes on an Iranian location, Iran responded with attacks on American military assets. Concurrently, Iran's activities are impacting shipping in the critical Strait of Hormuz. The Qatari foreign ministry…

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Who pays for a shadow fleet oil spill? No one

The most effective way to stop rogue oil tankers may be to call them what they are: an environmental threat.

Fortune

Strait of Hormuz ships traffic tanks to below 10-day average, data shows

Seven commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, a decrease from the previous day. This traffic level remains below the recent ten-day average for the vital waterway. Meanwhile, seventeen commodity vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, another key maritime route. Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing details…

The Economic Times

Iran's security chief denies report of assassination plot against Trump's son Barron

Iran's Mohsen Rezaei denied reports of a plot to assassinate Barron Trump. He stated the Strait of Hormuz issue connects to ending regional conflicts. Mediators asked Tehran for conditions to reopen the vital shipping strait. Iran is preparing a list of demands for the waterway's reopening. An agreement with Oman…

The Economic Times

Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade squeezes Iran oil exports

Officials from Iran and Qatar met on Thursday in Tehran for diplomatic talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a US naval blockade chokes oil supplies to Iran amid a domestic shortfall. The meetings follow a week of intense diplomacy in Iran involving separate meetings with officials from Oman…

France 24

Iran-US war latest: Tehran drafting list of conditions to open Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East

Trump insists US is still winning against Iran and willing to do ‘whatever it takes’

The Independent UK

Iran to allow no military ships in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman

The latest development comes amid US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Oman if it “gets in the way," as his administration opposes parts of the evolving agreement.

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Oil Price Today (August 27): Crude oil dips to $87, down for 4th session amid Hormuz reopening hopes. What are experts saying?

Oil prices slipped on Thursday, extending their losing streak, as hopes of a Strait of Hormuz reopening grew amid diplomatic efforts involving Iran and Oman. Brent crude fell 0.7% to $87.24 a barrel, while WTI declined 0.7% to $81.67. Markets are watching developments around the key oil transit route; a…

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Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This occurred while a geopolitical standoff between the United States and Iran persisted. Market watchers are also monitoring ongoing Iran-Oman discussions regarding the vital waterway. Meanwhile, traffic at the Bab el-Mandeb strait experienced a slowdown for the…

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Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar’s prime minister is visiting Tehran to revive diplomacy between Iran and the United States as sanctions intensify and negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The waterway’s oil traffic has sharply declined, while Iran and Oman dispute control, revenues and navigation rules amid lingering tensions and maritime incidents.

The Economic Times

Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woes

Oil prices have declined as discussions between Iran and Qatar may pave the way for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This reopening could alleviate supply issues arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Currently, Iran and Oman are working on arrangements for overseeing this vital shipping route.…

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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman

Iran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar seeks to de-escalate tensions. The Middle East remains volatile: Israeli strikes challenge Gaza’s ceasefire, Israel demands Hamas disarmament, West Bank settlements expand, sanctions intensify, and the Iran war disrupts air…

The Times of India

Qatar PM to visit Tehran as Iran-US tensions persist over Hormuz Strait and sanctions

The latest visit comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month. Although major fighting has largely stopped, the two sides have yet to make progress towards a lasting diplomatic settlement. One of the biggest unresolved issues is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which…

France 24

Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But…

The Economic Times

Iran, Oman reach deal on Strait of Hormuz, but reopening hinges on US conditions

Iran and Oman reached an agreement on Strait of Hormuz control and revenues. The Revolutionary Guards stated the strait will not reopen without US acceptance. Shipping has largely halted, increasing global energy prices due to blockades. Iran blacklisted ships while the US increased economic pressure on Tehran. Oil prices eased…

Euronews

US 'will achieve nothing' with its economic chokehold, Tehran says

Pezeshkian's words of defiance came as Iran's deputy foreign minister said a deal with Oman would bar all military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz in an escalation of Tehran's demands that drew opposition from Washington, which has previously threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way".

International Business Times

Iran and Oman Take Steps Towards Establishing a Shipping Route Through The Hormuz Strait

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Albusaidi said talks in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had been constructive and expressed hope that an agreement on a temporary corridor could be announced soon.

The Independent UK

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news

Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized

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