Oman told European officials it cannot restore pre-war conditions in the Hormuz Strait and may charge transit fees to ships, potentially costing operators billions annually while violating international maritime law, amid broader geopolitical tensions between Iran and Western powers.
Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf travels to Oman for bilateral talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
Sudan's three-year civil war has intensified as regional powers, including Iran and Gulf states, provide military support to competing factions, while the Iran conflict diverts global attention from a humanitarian crisis affecting 33.7 million Sudanese.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat.
Indian PM Modi discussed the Middle East crisis with Oman's Sultan and Malaysia's PM. They emphasized safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's security chief Ali Larijani met Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq to discuss regional and international developments
Iran and Oman established a joint working group following high-level talks in Muscat to manage navigation, services, and costs in the Strait of Hormuz while respecting sovereignty and international law.
The UN Security Council convened June 1 to address Israel's military expansion into Lebanon, including capturing the medieval Beaufort fortress, while the US and Iran continued indirect negotiations to resolve regional tensions as global oil prices rose.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Oman's Sultan to discuss safe maritime transit and regional stability.
Oman's Sultan grants citizenship to 226 individuals under the country's nationality law.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. They discussed regional de-escalation efforts. A meeting was held in Muscat.
Iran's leaders visit Oman to discuss Hormuz Strait management and bilateral cooperation.
French President Macron condemned Israel's military escalation in southern Lebanon, calling it unjustified, and urged rapid US-Iran negotiations while requesting a UN Security Council emergency meeting to address regional destabilization.
Trump indicated US-Iran tensions may ease as military pressure weakens Tehran's position, while Pakistan mediates ceasefire talks and Iran's foreign minister consults with Russian officials, though direct negotiations remain stalled.
Pakistan PM in Qatar amid US-Iran talks push
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Abdelatty conveyed greetings from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Egypt reaffirmed solidarity with Oman.