Oman

In the Region's Press

10 Readout items name Oman since September 16, 2026. Newest first; times in ET.

1. Military escalation in the Gulf of Oman: Washington destroys an Iranian ship and Tehran vows an offensive strategy

   Al-Quds reported that Washington destroyed an Iranian monitoring ship in the Gulf of Oman, and Tehran signalled plans for an offensive strategy.

   Al-Quds (Jerusalem) | October 14, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET | Original (Arabic)

   Countries: Iran, Oman, United States

2. Oman's foreign minister: Finalization of an agreement with Iran about the Strait of Hormuz depends on the results of Tehran and Washington talks

   Entekhab reported that Oman’s foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi said an accord with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz hinges on U.S. Iran talks.

   Entekhab | October 14, 2026, 5:15 a.m. ET | Original (Persian)

   Countries: Iran, Oman, United States

3. Drone Attack Targets Oil Tanker Off Oman and Indian Sailors Missing

   Al-Quds reported a drone strike hit oil tanker MT Petro Dolphin off Oman, leaving two Indian sailors missing.

   Al-Quds (Jerusalem) | October 11, 2026, 8:02 p.m. ET | Original (Arabic)

   Countries: Oman

4. U.S. military: disabling a cargo ship that tried to breach the naval blockade on Iran

   Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the U.S. military disabled a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings to breach the naval blockade on Iran.

   Asharq Al-Awsat | October 10, 2026, 9:09 p.m. ET | Original (Arabic)

   Countries: Iran, Oman, United States

5. Announcement of Iran's conditions for ending the war and agreement with Oman on Strait of Hormuz security

   Mehr reported that the foreign ministry spokesperson outlined Iran's conditions for stopping military operations and said Tehran and Oman had agreed on security arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz.

   Mehr | October 7, 2026, 5:17 p.m. ET | Original (Persian)

   Countries: Iran, Oman

6. Sardar Fadavi: For the first time no American vessel is present in the Persian Gulf

   Mizan reported that Sardar Fadavi, adviser to the IRGC commander, said no U.S. ships are in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz or Sea of Oman.

   Mizan | October 4, 2026, 4:21 p.m. ET | Original (Persian)

   Countries: Iran, Oman, United States

7. Crude oil tanker struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman

   Asharq Al-Awsat reported that a crude oil tanker captain said his vessel was struck by an unknown projectile four nautical miles off Oman’s coast.

   Asharq Al-Awsat | October 2, 2026, 8:26 p.m. ET | Original (Arabic)

   Countries: Oman

8. The pilot-terrorist was transferred to the Emirates, an Israeli senior official rejected Trump's words: "He probably acted alone"

   Ynet reported that the Omani pilot who attempted to crash a Flydubai plane was transferred to the Emirates and Israel plans an investigative team to Abu Dhabi.

   Ynet | October 1, 2026, 2:25 p.m. ET | Original (Hebrew)

   Countries: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Israel, United States

9. Mossad is investigating the 'Fly Dubai' flight; assessments: the Omani co-pilot tried to hijack and crash the plane

   Davar reported Mossad is investigating the Flydubai flight, assessing the Omani co-pilot stabbed the captain and tried to hijack or crash the plane.

   Davar | September 30, 2026, 6:37 a.m. ET | Original (Hebrew)

   Countries: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Israel

10. Consultations between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz

    Mehr reported Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Omani Foreign Minister met with Seyyed Abbas Araghchi in New York to consult on the Strait of Hormuz.

    Mehr | September 25, 2026, 11:53 p.m. ET | Original (Persian)

    Countries: Iran, Oman