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Trump appears to threaten to 'blow up' ally Oman

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to threaten to attack US ally Oman if it sides with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Bangkok Post

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman amid talks over strait of Hormuz

US president calls on US ally to ‘behave … or else we’ll have to blow them up’ in casual aside during cabinet meeting

The Guardian - US

Is Trump Starting Another War? POTUS Warns Oman to 'Behave' Or 'We'll Have to Blow Them Up'

Donald Trump sparked backlash after warning Oman to 'behave' amid Iran Strait of Hormuz talks, prompting critics to question whether he is escalating toward conflict.

International Business Times UK

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Trump says he did not launch strikes against Iran ‘to get a crummy agreement’

The president also warned Oman to ‘behave’ over the Strait of Hormuz or the US ‘will have to blow them up’.

Evening Standard

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman in off-the-cuff Cabinet meeting remark

President comments on future of Strait of Hormuz as his Abraham Accords demand threatens to halt peace talk progress

The Independent UK

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits back with attack on American air base

The United States carried out strikes on a ground control station in the south of Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran which targeted a US base in the most serious clashes since the April ceasefire began.

France 24

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US military bases in the region

In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.

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India, Oman strengthen defence cooperation through joint military training

India and Oman have strengthened their strategic defence partnership with specialized military training for the Sultan's Armed Forces. Two Indian Mobile Training Teams focused on operational coordination and joint logistics, enhancing interoperability. This initiative follows recent discussions on West Asia and India's condemnation of attacks on commercial shipping off Oman's…

The Economic Times

Qatar sends mediators to Tehran in sign talks to reopen strait of Hormuz are reaching climax

Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred. Is there an end in sight?

The Guardian - UK

Iran asserts jurisdiction over UAE and Oman waters in new Strait of Hormuz map

Five Gulf states have formally warned shipping companies through the IMO not to comply, as analysts say Iran is deliberately expanding its claimed zone beyond even its own initial boundaries in a step-by-step assertion of territorial control.

Euronews

What Is Iran's 'Hormuz Safe'? The Bitcoin Insurance System for Ships Emerging Amid Gulf Tensions

US President Trump cancels a planned strike on Iran after Gulf allies' appeal, while Iran plans a Bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service to bypass Western financial systems.

International Business Times UK

Katie Price's New 'Unrecognizable' Face Takes Centre Stage Amid Her Missing Husband Drama

Katie Price's latest cosmetic transformation has sparked debate as her husband, Lee Andrews, reportedly vanished near the Oman border, adding to the media frenzy surrounding her life.

International Business Times UK

Lee Andrews' Mum Believes Son's Disappearance Is One Of Katie Price's Antics

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, is missing after last being in contact near the UAE-Oman border. Speculation surrounds his disappearance and background, with Sussex Police investigating.

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Is Katie Price's Husband Missing? Star's Chilling Last FaceTime with Lee Andrews Before Dubai Disappearance

Katie Price says her husband Lee Andrews is officially a missing person after a chilling final FaceTime call from a van near the Dubai–Oman border, with no record of his arrest in Dubai.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Lee Andrews Before Katie Price Reported Husband Missing After Chilling Dubai Border Call

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, vanished after a distressing FaceTime call near the Dubai-Oman border, sparking fears of abduction. Authorities are investigating, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

International Business Times UK

Katie Price's Husband Lee Andrews Declared Missing After Dramatic Kidnapping Claims From Dubai Border

Katie Price's husband, Lee Andrews, is missing after a suspected kidnapping near the Dubai-Oman border. Authorities are searching, while social media speculates amid the couple's marital tensions

International Business Times UK

UAE Plans to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz to Export Oil Via the Gulf of Oman with an Ingenious Unexpected Plan

The UAE is expediting its oil pipeline expansion to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing export capacity and energy security amid regional tensions threatening global energy corridors.

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The Economic Times

UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel INSV Kaundinya

A UN event celebrated the INSV Kaundinya's voyage from Porbandar to Muscat. This journey highlighted India's ancient maritime trade routes and centuries-old traditions of peaceful commerce. Speakers stressed cooperation at a time of global shipping route tensions. The voyage underscores the deep historical ties between India and Oman.

The Guardian - UK

Oman caught between US and Iran after Tehran’s claims of joint strait of Hormuz plan

Muscat silent about plans – opposed by US – to charge fee and demand details on nationality of all transiting ships

The Economic Times

UAE condemns 'terrorist' attack on Indian-flagged vessel off Oman coast

The UAE has strongly condemned a recent attack on an Indian-flagged ship off Oman's coast. Calling it a terrorist act, the UAE stated this dangerous escalation threatens vital shipping lanes. Indian authorities confirmed the attack occurred Wednesday. All 14 crew members were rescued by Omani forces. This incident occurs amidst…

The Economic Times

West Asia War: Ship reported seized off UAE as Trump discusses Iran with Xi

A ship was seized by Iranian personnel near the UAE. US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. An Indian cargo vessel was sunk off Oman. Iran is making deals for ships to pass through the strait. Iran's Judiciary Spokesperson stated seizures…

International Business Times

Ship Seized Near UAE; Another Sunk Off Oman As Tensions In Strait of Hormuz Remain High

Authorities are investigating separate shipping incidents off the UAE and Oman as regional tensions continue to disrupt one of the world's most important energy corridors.

The Conversation

How severe has the economic impact of the Iran war been for the Gulf states?

The US and Israel’s war on Iran has cast a long shadow over the Gulf. It has placed many of the economies that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regional grouping – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia – under substantial strain.

The Economic Times

India condemns attack on Indian-flagged ship off Oman coast, says crew safe

India has strongly condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged ship near Oman. The nation stated that targeting civilian vessels is unacceptable. All Indian crew members on board are reported safe. India urged all parties to avoid actions that endanger civilian mariners or disrupt maritime trade. This incident highlights growing security…

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