Oman

Omani pilot allegedly stabs captain and tries to crash Israel-bound plane

An Omani pilot allegedly stabbed the captain of a Flydubai flight carrying around 180 passengers from Dubai to Tel Aviv and attempted to crash the aircraft on Sept. 30, Israeli broadcaster Channel 12 reported.

30 September, 03:30 PM

Oil prices fall as Saudi Arabia offers extra crude via Oman

Oil prices continued to fall on Sept. 17 after reports that Saudi Arabia is offering additional crude oil volumes through Oman. The move eased concerns about supply disruptions, according to Reuters.

17 September, 02:12 PM

Trump escalates Hormuz standoff with threat of military strikes on Oman

President Donald Trump threatened military strikes against Oman if the country tried to interfere with the U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

17 August, 04:17 PM

Iran rejects Oman’s proposal for joint Hormuz control

Iran rejected an Omani proposal for joint regional management of the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough, Reuters reported on July 29.

30 July, 03:45 AM

Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected of oil spill

A tanker from Russia's sanctioned shadow fleet likely spilled oil off the coast of Oman, Reuters reported, citing satellite images analyzed by independent experts on July 18.

18 July, 05:36 PM

Commercial vessel hit by unidentified munitions near Oman

A tanker was struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the crew unharmed and causing no environmental damage, CNN reported on May 4, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

4 May, 08:46 AM

Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker catches fire in Gulf of Oman

Crude oil tanker Adalynn, part of Russia’s sanction-busting “shadow fleet,” caught fire after colliding with another tanker, Front Eagle, in the Gulf of Oman on June 17.

17 June 2025, 09:44 PM

Russia's Alrosa sells stake in Angola's Catoca to Oman Sovereign Fund subsidiary

Oman's sovereign wealth fund subsidiary, Taadeen, has acquired a 41% stake in Angola's Catoca diamond mine, previously owned by Alrosa, a Russian diamond giant and global industry leader, The Moscow Times reported on June 9.

9 June 2025, 04:25 PM

U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear talks in Rome on April 19

The second round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran will take place in Rome on Saturday, April 19, Axios reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.

14 April 2025, 02:59 PM

US and Iran set for nuclear deal negotiations on April 12 — Rubio

The United States will hold direct talks with Iran on April 12 in Oman to address Tehran’s nuclear program, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, according to Reuters.

11 April 2025, 02:07 PM

Tehran sends official response to Trump’s letter, keeps door open to nuclear talks

Iran has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s letter regarding negotiations on a new nuclear deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on March 27, according to the IRNA state news agency.

28 March 2025, 12:55 PM

Year-long mission frees Ukrainian sailors from Houthi captivity

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry and the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) successfully freed three Ukrainian sailors held captive by Yemeni Houthi rebels, the ministry’s press service announced on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 11:10 AM

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