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(MENAFN) Oman’s Maritime Security Center said Saturday that a suspected naval mine was detected west of the inshore traffic zone in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters.

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(MENAFN) Iran’s Navy said Wednesday that it targeted a U.S. destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, describing it as a command-and-control hub involved in what it called American attacks on Iranian commercial shipping, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Iran’s Navy has claimed it targeted a US destroyer operating in the Gulf of Oman, alleging the vessel served as a command-and-control platform linked to American actions against Iranian shipping, according to Iranian military statements....

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(MENAFN) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Oman has no intention of introducing tolls on shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following direct diplomatic communication with Omani officials, according to remarks cited in...

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(MENAFN) US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Saturday that American forces disabled a Gambia-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly attempted to sail toward an Iranian port.

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HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, June 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As global sourcing priorities in 2026 shift toward ergonomic executive desk manufacturing, international buyers and procurement teams face increasing pressure to secure stable...

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(MENAFN) The foreign ministers of Oman and Iran held high-level telephone consultations on Sunday to address maritime security concerns and explore avenues for de-escalating regional tensions, the Omani Foreign Ministry confirmed.

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(MENAFN) Two people were injured after a residential building in northern Oman was targeted in an incident reported on Monday, according to an official news agency.

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The company arrives at Oman Petroleum & Energy Show with a growing international footprint and a focus on how computer vision is being applied on offshore MUSCAT, OMAN, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The conversation around AI in offshore...

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(MENAFN) Oman’s foreign minister has emphasized the need for diplomatic engagement to secure long-term freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as maritime movement remains strained following recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to...

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(MENAFN) Oman's foreign minister issued an urgent call Sunday evening for immediate diplomatic action to safeguard freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping restrictions tightened in the aftermath of joint US-Israeli strikes...

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(MENAFN) Oman has called for increased diplomatic engagement to secure long-term freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue over shipping disruptions linked to broader regional conflicts involving Iran and Western powers....

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(MENAFN) Oman’s foreign minister has called for renewed diplomatic efforts to safeguard long-term freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions affecting maritime traffic following recent regional military developments.

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MUSCAT, OMAN, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As pilgrims move through the final days of Hajj and Oman prepares for Eid Al Adha, the focus shifts from journey to home.

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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces disabled M/T Sea Star III and M/T Sevda, May 8, prior to both vessels entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

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TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. forces operating in the Gulf of Oman enforced blockade measures by disabling an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker attempting to sail toward an Iranian port at 9 a.m. ET, May 6. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces observed M/T...

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(MENAFN) Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone discussion with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi regarding ongoing developments in the Middle East. "During the...

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(MENAFN) Russia's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, with Middle East stability dominating the agenda.

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(MENAFN) Oman has called for a more cooperative regional framework to ensure freedom of navigation and safeguard maritime interests, according to a statement from its Foreign Ministry on Friday.

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