Oman

Iran, Oman discuss Hormuz security after US strikes

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf by phone on Friday.

Fire reported on vessel near Oman coast

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said Monday it had received a report of a fire on a vessel near Oman.

New security incident reported for tanker off Oman’s coasts

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said another security incident involving a commercial tanker has occurred near the Omani port of Duqm.

IRGC destroys US facilities in Bahrain, Oman

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC said they destroyed U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and two sensitive radar stations in Oman on Monday, warning that the Strait of Hormuz will only reopen when American interventions cease.

Foreign Ministry issues statement after fresh US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry said early Monday that the United States has violated almost every part of the ceasefire agreement, as it strongly condemned a new wave of U.S. strikes on Iranian territory over the past day.

IRGC pounds US logistics hub in Oman

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The IRGC said they launched a heavy and surprise attack on U.S. aircraft carrier logistical support centres and refuelling platforms at the port of Duqm in Oman on Sunday.

US has no choice but to recognize 'new order' in Hormuz: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker says the United States has no choice but to recognize the Islamic Republic’s new regime governing the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran warns of harsher response to any new US attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran has issued a firm warning that it will not back down from its management of the Strait of Hormuz and has declared it will strike twice as many targets in response to any US attacks.

Iranian source:

US provocations in Hormuz to be met with Iran firm reaction

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – An informed official has warned the United States against any provocative action in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that any such act will be met with an immediate and decisive response.

Oman says Hormuz Strait not to return to its pre-war status

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Oman informed European officials that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its status before the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, and that ships passing through the strategic waterway may have to be charged some fees.

Three ships reverse course in Hormuz after IRGC warning

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Three oil tankers have reportedly altered their course and returned toward the Persian Gulf after receiving warnings from the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Ship hit by unknown projectile off Oman shores

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – A commercial cargo vessel has been targeted by an unidentified projectile in the waters southeast of Oman, according to British maritime security monitoring agencies.

Oman, Iran form ‘joint working group’ to manage Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran have agreed to establish “a joint working group” to negotiate the future management of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Oman's Foreign Ministry.

Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran held constructive talks on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, with both sides stressing their commitment to international law and safe passage of commercial ships through the strategic waterway.

India summons US diplomat to protest over ‘attack’ on vessel

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – India on Wednesday summoned a US diplomat in the capital of New Delhi over an "attack" on a vessel off Oman.

UKMTO reports incident for tanker off Oman coast

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – A fire broke out on board an oil tanker not far from Oman’s coast, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center under the Royal Navy said.

Jalali:

Iran, Oman have control over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran and Oman control the Strait of Hormuz, collecting transit fees from passing ships, Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali says.

Explosion halts oil loading at Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Oman's Mina al Fahal oil terminal suspended loading operations on Friday following an explosion near its single-buoy mooring berths (SMBs).

Iran rejects Western ultimatums, eyes new order for Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran's spokesman has pushed back on Western pressure language, confirmed Iran and Oman will jointly manage Hormuz's future, and said the focus is on ending the war, not discussing uranium enrichment details.

Iran denounces US’s violation of truce and threatening Oman

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the US's repeated violations of the ceasefire and its threatening rhetoric against Iran and some countries in the region, including Oman.

UKMTO reports maritime incident off Oman's shores

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a maritime incident 60 nautical miles from Muscat in the Sultanate of Oman.

Iran, Oman discuss latest diplomatic, regional developments

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi have discussed key issues and regional diplomatic efforts with Omani counterpart.

Iran, Oman FMs discuss diplomatic push to end war

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Oman's Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi held phone talks on Saturday morning, discussing the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation and end the war.

Iran, Oman hold talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping safety

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iranian and Omani delegations have met to discuss the latest developments concerning the Strait of Hormuz and arrangements for the safe passage of ships.

Omani Mufti calls for unity against aggression on Gaza, Iran

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The Grand Mufti of Oman called on all Muslims to unite and confront the aggression against Gaza and Iran.

Six missing after US strikes Iranian ships near Oman

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Six people are missing after American warplanes struck Iranian cargo and fishing boats near Oman’s Khasab port overnight, Bandar Lengeh’s governor said Saturday.

Iran, Oman top diplomats discuss reg. developments by phone

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Omani counterpart Badr AlBusaidi on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.

Araghchi to go to Islamabad again after Muscat visit

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, now in Muscat, is scheduled to return to Islamabad after his Oman trip and before his planned visit to Russia.