Oman

Trump threatens to bomb Oman, but his inflammatory rhetoric only weakens the US. Instead of losing an important ally, he should speak quietly, exert real pressure, and stop crying 'wolf'.

US President Donald Trump sharpened his tone this Monday toward Oman. In response to a reporter's question in the Oval Office regarding his earlier threat to strike the country if it interferes with American moves in the region, Trump said: "I don't think they've behaved particularly well, but we will deal with them easily." The remarks came hours after Trump threatened military action against...

Oman, once a leading candidate to join the Abraham Accords, has stopped accepting goods destined for Israel at its ports. The situation is further complicated by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

A massive oil slick is moving toward the coast of Oman. It has spread over an area of approximately 400 square kilometers, equivalent to the entire Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

The Pakistani Defense Minister noted progress in US-Iran talks. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Tehran for past conflicts.

The emerging agreement between Tehran and Oman may restore shipping in the strait - but will grant Iran oversight and transit fees. Iran warned against "interference by third parties" - a clear hint at Washington - which rushed to offer a quid pro quo conditional on the implementation of the plan.

MS NOW reported on a temporary agreement between Oman and Iran to open new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran collecting fees. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump estimated that the fighting is nearing its end, stating he does not believe the Iranians can continue for much longer.

Major General (res.) Eitan Ben-Eliahu was interviewed on 103fm radio and addressed the controversy surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump's repeated threats, and the concerning shortage of American interceptors: "His military leverage is almost lost."

Sources in the Gulf say that the US has made a significant concession regarding Iran's demands for control over Hormuz, and that the draft agreement is ready - and awaiting the Supreme Leader's approval: "It is a temporary solution that will pave the way for the resumption of nuclear negotiations". Reuters: Tehran threatened to attack "critical infrastructure throughout the Gulf" in response to...

An agreement between Tehran and Oman may restore shipping in the strait – but at the cost of Iranian oversight and the possibility of transit fees. In Washington, they warn that recognizing state control over an international shipping lane is a worrying development.

The Kuwaiti army announced on Saturday that its defense systems were activated to intercept missiles launched from Iran. Meanwhile, an attack was reported on a tanker 21 nautical miles from Khasab, Oman. These events occur as Washington prepares for potential strikes on Iran following the failure of diplomatic efforts.

Iran has rejected Oman's proposal for an equal division of control over shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that complicates the resumption of talks with the USA to end the war, as reported today, Wednesday, in The Wall Street Journal.

The issue of control over the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved: Iran has rejected Oman's compromise proposal for a joint regional mechanism to regulate ship traffic. Tehran insists that shipping lanes must pass through its territorial waters and has threatened to keep the strait completely closed if its demands are not met.

An American official who spoke on Tuesday with the Reuters news agency clarified that no agreement regarding the collection of fees for vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be included in contacts between the USA and Iran. He stated that Tehran's demands were deemed "unreasonable" by Washington and rejected by the mediator, Oman.

Tehran reports "progress" in contacts with Oman regarding the passage of ships in the strategic strait. Politico report: Gulf states are struggling to agree on how to end the war with Iran.