Oman is a sovereign state on the southeastern Arabian Peninsula, bordering the Strait of Hormuz. Known for its longstanding policy of neutrality, diplomatic mediation, and serving as a back-channel between Iran and Western powers. Recently, Oman has been engaged in negotiations with Iran over Strait of Hormuz navigation arrangements while maintaining a neutral stance amid escalating regional tensions. Last updated 2 days ago
UKMTO has reclassified an incident 8NM northwest of Kumzar, Oman, as an attack. The CSO confirmed the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile. The crew safely abandoned ship and were recovered by a tug. The vessel remains adrift and on fire. No environmental impact reported.
UKMTO reports a new maritime security incident approximately 100 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman, involving a merchant vessel and military forces. (Unknown forces?)
The advisory provides few details, only saying the tanker was “subject ...
UKMTO reports a new maritime security incident approximately 100 nautical miles east of Duqm, Oman, involving a merchant vessel and military forces. (Unknown forces?)
The advisory provides few details, only saying the tanker was “subject to interaction” as part of ongoing military activity in the region. The wording does not specify whether the vessel was attacked, boarded, warned, or intercepted.
The location sits outside the Strait of Hormuz but along a key shipping route used by vessels entering and leaving the Gulf. UKMTO says authorities are investigating and is advising ships in the area to remain alert as military operations continue.
A tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile 19NM east of Khasab, Oman, with minor damage to its port side, according to UKMTO. All crew are accounted for and the vessel is continuing to its next port. An investigation is underway.
NEW: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi says a newly established shipping corridor south of the Strait of Hormuz, near Omani waters, infringes on Iran’s sovereignty.
• Long held assumptions about Gulf security, including relations with the United States, should be reassessed.
• Called the Iran war “a war that should never have taken place.”
• Said Oman will work with Ira...
NEW: Oman’s foreign minister:
• Long held assumptions about Gulf security, including relations with the United States, should be reassessed.
• Called the Iran war “a war that should never have taken place.”
• Said Oman will work with Iran to establish a realistic, durable, and international law compliant framework to guarantee freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
• Argued Iran was never an existential threat, claiming “the greatest threats to Gulf security originate outside the region, particularly from Tel Aviv.”
UAE Ministry of Defense reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck the national tankers Mombasa and Bahia as they passed through the southern channel of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani waters.
The Ministry stated that one Indian crew membe...
UAE Ministry of Defense reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck the national tankers Mombasa and Bahia as they passed through the southern channel of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani waters.
The Ministry stated that one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa was killed in the attack, while eight others were injured four with serious wounds. Among the casualties were six Indians and two Ukrainians. Both ships sustained structural damage and caught fire, but the blazes have now been extinguished.
Oman: committed to working with Iran and global powers to build stable security arrangements, with the goal of permanent mechanisms to prevent future crises in the region.
CNN: Oman has drafted a proposal to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic through two separately controlled routes.
Both corridors would stay open. The Southern Corridor, through Omani waters, allows free navigation under pre-war conditions. The Northern Corridor, through Iranian waters, requires prior Iranian approval, with no tolls imposed.
JMIC says the expanded southern transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite recent attacks on ships along the U.S. supported route through Omani waters.
Other transit routes are available, but they are not protected.
Maritime security sources: a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, after an LNG tanker was struck in the same area.
BREAKING: A Qatari LNG tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz after reportedly using the U.S. Oman transit route instead of the Islamic regime’s designated route. Iranian state TV said the ship ignored warnings, implying IRGC responsibility. No casualties were reported, but the incident raises the risk of a U.S. response and renewed tensions in the Gulf.
The U.S. and Oman offered Iran the release of a portion of its frozen funds if it agrees not to impose fees on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reports.
