The Latest Breaking News from the Gulf of Oman

Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacks

Oil shipping rates from the Gulf of Oman to China have reached record highs this week. This surge follows recent attacks on shipping and military escalations in the region. The increased risk in the Middle East Gulf is pushing freight rates to new levels. Higher shipping costs could contribute to…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Trump claims Iran war will end 'immediately' after US midterm elections

President Trump stated the Iran war will end immediately after the upcoming US midterm elections. He accused Tehran of seeking nuclear weapons and influencing American voters for leniency. Recent US strikes targeted nine Iranian ships and tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Jordan's Muwaffaq…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

How trains can transform Persian Gulf politics and global security

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, wider tensions in the Red Sea and the oil price spikes these circumstances occassion have made one thing abundantly clear: Gulf countries and global markets are dependent on vulnerable maritime routes.

The Conversation · Aug 5

Dark ships and Oman transfers indicate Hormuz transits continue

Ship-to-ship transfers are occurring off Oman's coast, indicating continued Strait of Hormuz transit. Satellite images show tankers off Fujairah and Sohar, key transfer points. Some vessels are now exiting the Gulf of Oman after recent Iranian attacks. Commercial traffic continues through Hormuz but at reduced levels. Operator caution persists, though…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

'Convey our strong protest and anger': Arvind Kejriwal urges PM Modi to address Indian seafarers' deaths to Trump

Arvind Kejriwal has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to protest the deaths of three Indian seafarers to US President Donald Trump. The seafarers died in an attack in the Gulf of Oman. Kejriwal urged Modi to show courage and voice the nation's anger. Prime Minister Modi had previously raised…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

The U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf

America's military is secretly guiding oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. This operation uses drones and helicopters to help ships transfer oil. The goal is to keep energy exports flowing despite Iranian actions. At least 92 ships have been involved in these transfers since May. This method mirrors Iran's…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Rahul Gandhi calls for bringing back mortal remains of Indian national currently aboard MT Celestial

Rahul Gandhi criticizes the government's handling of Nishanth Uirthanathan's death. He alleges the government acts as an obedient servant to foreign powers. Uirthanathan died aboard MT Celestial due to medical issues. His mortal remains are at Duqm Port. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating repatriation efforts. India also protested…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Iran, Ukraine, Belfast & Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’

In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the crew rescued from…

France 24 · Jun 12

‘We’ll celebrate our anniversary’: Sailor’s last promise to wife before US strike on tanker killed three Indians

Three Indian sailors lost their lives when a US military strike hit the oil tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel carried 24 Indian crew members. While 21 were rescued, the tragic loss has prompted grief and diplomatic protests from New Delhi, with families awaiting the return…

The Times of India · Jun 12

Watch: US shares footage of attack on MT Jalveer in Hormuz with Indians on board

The United States on Thursday shared footage of attack on MT Jalveer in the Strait of Hormuz which had 20 Indians on board, claiming that the foreign-flagged vessel attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman.

The Times of India · Jun 11