Oman

Hormuz agreement requires ships to coordinate with Iran while on Omani side, sources tell 'Post'

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that a joint announcement between Iran and Oman is in its final stage, assuming "certain third parties" do not interfere.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
The flags of Oman and Iran fly along a highway in Muscat during the visit of the Iranian president on May 27, 2025.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the start of a ministerial meeting on political violence, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026.

US sees progress in Hormuz Strait talks, hopes for deal very shortly, Rubio says

"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly," Rubio told reporters at the State Department.

|ByREUTERS, GOLDIE KATZ
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Iran vies for expanded control over Strait of Hormuz in possible deal with Oman

This agreement would also give Iran control over areas that were international waters before the war, officials told the New York Times on Monday. 

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS, AMICHAI STEIN
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 3, 2026.

One seafarer missing as crew members abandon ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

The ship was near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz when an unknown projectile hit it, leading the crew to abandon the vessel.

|ByREUTERS

One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says

"Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing," the ministry said, while condemning the attack.

JULY 12, 2026ByREUTERS
(Illustrative) Warships sail during the joint Navy exercise of Iran, China and Russia in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, March 12, 2025; illustrative.

Iran says talks with Oman focused on Strait of Hormuz traffic

The US military launched fresh strikes on Iran after it struck a container ship on Sunday, while Tehran said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and escalated attacks on US facilities.

JULY 12, 2026ByREUTERS
VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

JULY 11, 2026ByCORINNE BAUM, REUTERS
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Netanyahu, Trump hold phone call about Iran conflict, F-35s to Turkey

US strikes Iran's defense systems • Sirens sound in Gulf states • CENTCOM says US has helped hundreds of vessels, oil barrels through Hormuz since May

JULY 9, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.

Iran threatened 'massive response' after US strikes southern Iran, sirens sounded in Gulf states

US strikes Iran's defense systems • Sirens sound in Gulf states • Hamas begins dissolving its Gaza government

JULY 8, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
VESSELS AT the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 24, 2026.

US strikes Iran's defense systems, launch sites after several ships attacked in Hormuz

US strikes Iran's defense systems • Defense Minister threatens Iranian regime during Khamenei's funeral • Hamas begins dissolving its Gaza government

JULY 7, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 5, 2026.

Live Updates: Sa'ar says Hamas to 'remain the dominant military' in Gaza even after dissolution

Defense Minister threatens Iranian regime during Khamenei's funeral • Hamas begins dissolving its Gaza government • Iran targeted civilians as tactic of war, new report pushes IRGC accountability

JULY 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A woman reacts while holding a portrait of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as they gather and wait for his funeral procession at Ferdowsi Square in Tehran July 6, 2026.

'Kill Trump, Bibi' chants heard in Tehran, Regev confirms Israel sent UAE Iron Dome during Iran war

Cargo vessel under attack by 'unknown assailants' off Yemen's coast, UKMTO says • Trump, Netanyahu discuss possible White House visit • Former Israeli amb. to US calls MoU 'massive surrender to Iran'

JULY 5, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump speaks at a Fourth of July rally, marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, July 4, 2026.

France, UK agree to work with Oman to restore safe transit through Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the joint effort will ensure that Oman’s “sovereign territorial waters are safe for navigation.”

JULY 4, 2026ByGOLDIE KATZ
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer shakes hands with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq during their meeting inside 10 Downing Street, in central London on July 2, 2026.

Iran, Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz based on US MoU, Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf says

"The Israelis are undoubtedly seeking to disrupt the Iran-US MoU," Ghalibaf added, "but the deterrent power of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region will prevent them from starting a war again."

JULY 3, 2026ByTZVI JASPER
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (L) shakes hands with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi (R) before a meeting in Muscat, Oman, on June 22, 2026.