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The Latest Breaking News from the Gulf of Oman

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

The Conversation

Strait of Hormuz: if the Iran conflict shuts world’s most important oil chokepoint, global economic chaos could follow

The reported sinking of several Iranian warships by US missiles in the Gulf of Oman serves as a reminder of the maritime aspect of the conflict which began February 28 with a barrage of Israeli and American missiles targeting Iran. Two other vessels, believed to be tankers, have also been…

The Conversation

Crude Prices See Continued Support from Geopolitical Risks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.07%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0119 (-0.59%). Crude oil prices are seeing support today from continued geopolitical risks related to Russia, last Friday's seizure by Iran of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, and...

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Royal Marine Sniper's £35M Shot Brings High-Speed Drug Chase to an End

A Royal Marine sniper's single shot from a backwards-flying helicopter ends a dramatic high-speed chase, leading to a £35 million drug bust in the Gulf of Oman. Discover the details of this remarkable Royal Navy operation.

International Business Times UK

Iran seizes foreign tanker smuggling 2 million litres of fuel

The Gulf of Oman is a vital shipping route for oil produced around the Persian Gulf

The Independent UK

Iran Mulls Moving Capital To 'Lost Paradise' On Southern Coast

Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman.

International Business Times

Saudi Arabia And Iran Hold Joint Naval Drills

Recent joint naval drills between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman signal a shift in regional dynamics with broader implications on security and s...

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US Treasury Readies New Iran Sanctions After Israel Attack

US Treasury plans new sanctions on Iran after an attack on an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions.

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Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, diverts it to port

This informative article discusses the recent seizure of an oil tanker by the Iranian navy in the Gulf of Oman, the reasons behind it, and international re...

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Iran seizes US oil tanker, escalates tensions in the region

Read about the escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman as Iran seizes a U.S. oil tanker and fires an anti-ship missile, prompting investigations and calls ...

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Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Off Oman In Dispute With US

Iran's navy seized a ship off Oman to retaliate for the "theft" of its oil from the same tanker last year by the United States, state media said Thursday.

International Business Times

Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital

CITY GUIDES: Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines a striking setting with a wonderful balance of traditional and modern – Hazel Plush shares how to get the best out of a trip

The Independent UK

India, France, UAE hold maiden maritime exercise in Gulf of Oman

Navies of India, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held the maiden trilateral maritime partnership exercise on June 7 and June 8 in the Gulf of Oman.

The Hindu

Why did Iran seize a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman?

Dramatic video released by Iran shows commandos storming the vessel and taking it over from helicopters.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Advantage Tankers Accuse Iran of Seizing its Oil Tanker

The Iranian navy escorted Advantage Sweet to a port based on an "international dispute," announced Advantage Tankers. On Thursday, Iran's navy seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker heading to the US in the Gulf of Oman. Advantage Tankers, which owns Advantage Sweet, said the Iranian navy had transferred it to…

The Independent UK

Iran TV airs footage of commandos seizing US-bound tanker

Iranian state TV footage shows how masked Iranian navy commandos conducted a helicopter-borne raid to seize a U.S.-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman

The Independent UK

Iran navy seizes tanker near Oman that was on way to Houston

Iran’s navy has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid wider tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Navy: Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman in international waters on Thursday, the US Navy said, the latest in a series of seizures and attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf waters since 2019. The US Navy identified the vessel as the Advantage Sweet. "Iran's continued…

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Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, U.S. Navy says

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman in international waters on Thursday, the U.S. Navy said, the latest in a series of seizures or attacks on commercial vessels in sensitive Gulf waters since 2019.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Says it Warned Off US Navy aircraft Close to Gulf of Oman

The Iranian navy said it identified and warned off a US reconnaissance plane near the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. "After the warning, the plane was prevented from entering the country's skies without authorization," said the report, identifying the plane as a US Navy…

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Iran says it warned off U.S. Navy aircraft close to Gulf of Oman-Iranian media

The Iranian navy said it identified and warned off a U.S. reconnaissance plane near the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China, Russia, Iran Conduct Naval Exercises in Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia are conducting joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman from March 15-19, the Chinese and Russian defence ministries said on Wednesday. The drills, the 2023 edition of the "Marine Security Belt" exercises, will help "deepen practical cooperation among the navies of participating countries", China's defence…

Reuters

China, Russia, Iran conduct four-day naval exercises in Gulf of Oman

China, Iran and Russia are conducting joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman from March 15-19, the Chinese and Russian defence ministries said on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

China's Defense Ministry says Chinese, Iranian and Russian naval forces are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman near the mouth of the strategic Persian Gulf this week

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