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Commercial vessels are seen anchored between Iranâs Qeshm and Larak islands amid disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,
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Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed

The strait was free to transit before the war, but Iran now requires vessels to obtain permission and is considering a mechanism to impose service fees

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 September, 2026
This picture shows ships sailing near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on July 13, 2026.
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Oman rescues 16 crew members from Saudi vessel struck by Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 September, 2026
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan
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Iran, Oman are back talking about Hormuz: Here's what we know

Matthew Hoare
27 August, 2026
A large billboard bearing the slogan 'Great Victory' in both Persian and English is seen displayed at Rah Ahen Square in Tehran, Iran, on August 25, 2026.
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Iran says Hormuz interim deal agreed with Oman

Matthew Hoare
26 August, 2026
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Iran and Oman discuss temporary Hormuz corridor

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 August, 2026
A man walks in front of a wall mural as daily life continues amid ongoing tensions between the United States in Tehran, Iran, on August 6, 2026.
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US economic isolation tactic pushes Iran-Oman talks into crisis 

Saber Gul Anbari
21 August, 2026
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Trump’s threat to Oman signals more than the end of US diplomacy

Crystal A. Ennis

Crystal A. Ennis

21 August, 2026
Large oil tanker ship smoking sails Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf,
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Two slicks appear in Gulf amid huge oil spill off Oman

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 August, 2026
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Oil spill off Oman from Russia-linked tanker worsens

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
10 August, 2026
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Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 August, 2026
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US expects deal 'soon' on Strait of Hormuz between Iran and Oman

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 August, 2026
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The Iran-Oman Hormuz deal: A breakthrough, but what comes next?

Giorgio Cafiero
07 August, 2026
An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.
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Iran, Oman close to Hormuz deal - but reopening depends on US

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 August, 2026
This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman's northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, 2026
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Hormuz talks progress as US aims to announcement new deal

Oliver Mizzi
05 August, 2026
The oil spill now covers an estimated 150 square kilometers off the coast of Oman
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Oil spill from grounded tanker off Oman spreads sharply

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 August, 2026
This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan
Strait of Hormuz
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Is Hormuz about to become the Strait of Iran?

Matthew Hoare
04 August, 2026
President Donald Trump prepares to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport
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Trump says Iran talks set for Monday, no deadline for deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 August, 2026
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Trump says new talks with Iran to begin Monday

The New Arab Staff
02 August, 2026
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First Omani woman to summit Everest among 10 killed in avalanche

The New Arab Staff
01 August, 2026
Commercial ships and oil tankers in Gulf of Oman ahead of Hormuz reo
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Oil spill from Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker spreading off Oman

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 July, 2026
Maps4Media processed and enhanced Sentinal-2 satellite imagery shows a broad view of the Strait of Hormuz between southern Iran and Oman's Musandam Peninsula
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Iran rules out Oman's regional management of Hormuz Strait plan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 July, 2026