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Oman's foreign ministry condemned attacks on its territory and said no party had claimed responsibility, with authorities investigating the sources and motives. A drone attack on Salalah port injured a worker and Maersk temporarily halted port operations, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a U.S. support vessel nearby as the Iran war widens in the region.
Strait of Hormuz closures amid Middle East conflict are forcing buyers to seek Gulf-like substitutes, pushing Oman crude above $150 a barrel (near $154) and driving regional benchmarks to record highs while widening the gap between physical oil prices and Brent/WTI futures; higher tanker costs and longer routes add to the strain on Asian refiners and global markets.
Iranian drones struck oil-storage tanks at Oman’s Port of Salalah, marking a widening attack on Gulf energy infrastructure as the Iran–US–Israel conflict spills over into export routes beyond the Strait of Hormuz, with Salalah serving as a key bypass hub for shipping.
The Thai-registered bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew were rescued by the Omani navy, three remain missing, and investigators are looking into the incident as regional shipping tensions rise.
Britain has chartered a commercial flight from Muscat, Oman, to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East, prioritising the most vulnerable; registration is required and travellers should not go to the airport unless contacted, as regional airspace closures and escalating Israel-Iran strikes complicate repatriation.
The UK government has chartered its first flight specifically arranged to repatriate British nationals from Oman as Middle East attacks disrupt travel; seats will prioritise the most vulnerable and dependents, with the Foreign Office coordinating calls for eligible travellers and exploring additional routes while advising nationals to avoid travel to the region unless officially contacted.
A Palau-flagged oil tanker named Skylight was attacked about five nautical miles north of Khasab, Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew were evacuated and at least four injured. No group claimed responsibility yet, but Iran warned the strait could be closed, prompting shipping suspensions and insurer withdrawals while oil markets react, with Brent near $100 a barrel and OPEC+ planning output discussions.
Hours after Oman’s foreign minister suggested a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran was within reach, President Trump ordered strikes on Iran, a move supporters say could derail a potential peace deal. The interview highlighted ongoing talks and verification steps, while critics warned the attack risked a broader regional war. Additional talks were planned for next week, and lawmakers urged swift action to stop regime-change actions.
Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi tells CBS' Face the Nation that a comprehensive U.S.–Iran nuclear agreement is within reach through diplomacy, citing a breakthrough to eliminate stockpiling of enriched material with full IAEA verification and down-blending of stockpiles, and noting a potential three‑month window to implement the deal as Vienna talks proceed; he warns that military action would complicate or delay resolution and says additional time may be needed to finish remaining details.
Oman-mediated indirect talks in Geneva between the US and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program ended without a deal, though mediators said there had been significant progress and that technical talks would resume in Vienna next week; core issues such as Iran's right to enrich uranium and the fate of its stockpiled highly enriched uranium remain unresolved, with Iran calling the rounds among the most intensive yet and planning further discussions within a week.
The United States and Iran will hold their next round of indirect nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, facilitated by Oman, as Tehran faces regional tensions and domestic protests; negotiators are focused on ensuring Iran’s program remains peaceful while discussing confidence-building steps in exchange for sanctions relief, with both sides signaling a possible diplomatic path despite heightened friction.
U.S. and Iranian representatives met in Oman to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program—the first talks since June's U.S. strikes on Iranian sites ended 12 days of war with Israel—set against Iran’s deadly protests and a regional buildup of U.S. forces.
President Trump signed an executive order that could impose tariffs (25% as an example) on goods from any country that trades with Iran, reaffirming the ongoing national emergency while US-Iran talks in Oman proceed; Iran has not commented yet, and Trump warned of steep consequences if no deal is reached.
The United States and Iran opened a first round of nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, mediated by Oman, with discussions focused on the nuclear issue; high-level attendees signaled a serious, calm atmosphere and no broader issues were raised, while regional diplomacy sought to avert conflict; Washington announced sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet, and a second round is expected in the coming days.
Oman hosted indirect talks between Iran and the United States aimed at reviving negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme, the latest effort after June U.S. strikes and amid heightened regional tension; Iran pressed for a focus on nuclear issues and sanctions relief while rejecting regime-change demands, as talks unfold against a growing U.S. naval presence and Iran's domestic crackdowns.