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Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?

After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel…

France 24

Iran, Oman advance plan to make vessels pay for Strait of Hormuz passage despite US objection

Iran and Oman are moving forward with plans to introduce payments for merchant vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz , despite strong objections from the United States.

The Times of India

Iran and Oman push Strait of Hormuz fee proposal despite Washington opposition

Iran and Oman are pushing for payments from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a move opposed by Washington. This proposal, inspired by the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, aims to fund maritime safety. While Oman frames it as voluntary service fees, Iran insists on mandatory tolls. A temporary peace…

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Oman Air targets tourists on new Singapore route, eyes North Asia expansion

Oman Air is launching a new route to Singapore, aiming to tap into the city-state's appeal as a growing tourist destination. This expansion, supported by a lower cost base and oneworld alliance membership, follows a failed attempt nine years ago. The airline is also considering new non-stop flights to North…

The Economic Times

US-Iran talks over $6bn Iranian assets to restart

Two sides yet to have face-to-face meeting since signing deal to reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

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Watch: Emmanuel Macron brings back viral aviator sunglasses during state visit

Welcoming the leaders of Oman and Thailand on Monday (29 June) French president Emmanuel Macron brought back his viral aviator sunglasses that he wore at the Davos forum, due to an eye infection.

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How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's…

France 24

Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region'

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a…

France 24

Iran is jealously competing with Oman as decision-maker over strait of Hormuz

Tehran believes it should control the shipping route but its neighbour has its own plans for reopening it

The Guardian - UK

Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Monday for the Gulf leader's first official visit to France, with talks expected to focus on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

Fresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly worded

Document appears to have been subject to conflicting interpretations on key issues of Lebanon ceasefire and strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes and threatens to halt talks to end the war

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U.S. airstrikes that hit the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

Iran war latest ground report: Interim deal imperilled further as both sides go ballistic again

Iran war: Escalating tensions saw the U.S. launch airstrikes against Iran following attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump warned of severe consequences if Iran continues to violate the ceasefire. The U.S. military targeted Iranian military infrastructure after a tanker, carrying Qatari oil, was struck. Kuwait and Bahrain reported drone…

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France 24

US strikes Iran again as Tehran hits Bahrain and Kuwait

The US military launched a second wave of air strikes against Iran on Saturday on President Donald Trump's orders after Tehran struck Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions that threatened a fragile interim deal. The attack on Kuwait was the first since the accord, as a US-led maritime body expanded shipping…

Fortune

Forget the ceasefire — The U.S. and Iran are still locked in combat over the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran tries to shut down a competing route

The U.S. carved out an alternate path that runs along Oman's coast and said Saturday that it's been expanded to accommodate inbound and outbound traffic.

The Independent UK

Sea route near Oman is expanding to facilitate more traffic through Strait of Hormuz, US Navy says

The U.S. Navy says a route through the Strait of Hormuz is expanding to allow for both inbound and outbound traffic

The Economic Times

Oil prices dive as more tankers move through Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices experienced a significant drop, heading for steep weekly losses as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased, easing supply worries. This comes after a cargo vessel was struck near Oman, with reports suggesting Iranian involvement. Despite the incident, oil continues to flow, and analysts anticipate an…

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Israel orders troops to prepare for 'extended stay' in Lebanon

Israel's defence minister said on Saturday that Israeli forces had been instructed to prepare for an "extended stay" in Lebanon. Earlier, the Israeli military carried out an air strike in the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon, a day after the United States announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.…

The Economic Times

Hormuz traffic eases, ships continue using disputed Oman route

Despite a projectile striking a vessel, ships are continuing to use a non-Iranian-approved passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic levels saw a slight dip from Wednesday's peak, but many commodity vessels, including oil tankers, are still transiting. Iran insists only its designated routes are authorized, leading to a temporary…

The Economic Times

Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman

Iran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a ship near Oman, highlighting the precarious nature of a tentative Iran war ceasefire. Tehran rejected a joint U.S.-Gulf statement challenging its control and toll demands. Meanwhile,…

International Business Times

Iran Strikes Cargo Vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Putting Oil Trade on Edge

The vessel reported being struck by a projectile while sailing approximately 7.5 nautical miles southeast of the Omani port of Dahit, according to maritime security officials across the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Oil down 2% amid resumption of Hormuz shipments even as vessel hit near Oman

Aramco resumes Ras Tanura oil ⁠loadings after ⁠four-month halt

The Economic Times

Oil edges lower amid resumption of strait shipments even as vessel hit near Oman

Oil prices are poised for significant weekly declines as supply worries ease with tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a cargo vessel being struck near Oman, with Iran implicated, and earthquakes in Venezuela causing minor infrastructure damage, crude shipments through the vital waterway have increased. However, lingering geopolitical tensions…

France 24

US wants Iran deal but 'not at any price', Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday Washington would not accept any Iran deal allowing Tehran to impose fees on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, warning it would cause "total chaos". His remarks came after an attack on a vessel forced the United Nations to suspend mariner…

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