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Trump's envoys head to Doha as Iran pushes toll plan for Strait of Hormuz shipping
"Iranian officials have made it clear in discussions with multiple parties that it is unreasonable for ships to pass through without seeking their authorization," a Western diplomat told the Post.
US, Iran, and Oman butt heads over fine print of Strait of Hormuz deal - analysis
Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
US fighter jet downs Iranian drone near aircraft carrier, gunboats approach US-flagged tanker
Iranian Shahed-139 drone shot down by F-35 jet over Arabian Sea • In separate incident, six Iranian gunboats approach US-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Witkoff, Araghchi to meet as Iranian general warns ‘no American will be safe’ if conflict erupts
A meeting between US and Iranian officials in Istanbul is seen as a best-case scenario, sources familiar with the plans said.
'Give Trump something': Turkey, Oman, Qatar, among countries mediating between US and Iran
The message a number of countries have delivered to Iran, according to one of the sources, is: “Act rationally. Give President Trump something so that war can be avoided.”
Gulf states warn Trump against sending 'help' to Iranian protesters as tensions continue - WSJ
Per the WSJ, Iran's rival Gulf states have largely avoided addressing the protests that have spread across Iran since late December, leaving thousands dead.
The wild jewel of the tourism world: Meet Dubai’s heiress
Oman, the wild Muslim jewel of the Arabian Peninsula, is being crowned Dubai’s heiress. No skyscrapers or luxury malls - just untamed nature and authentic Bedouin culture.
Iran seizes foreign oil tanker near Gulf, saying it was carrying millions of smuggled fuel liters
Iran said last week it had seized another foreign tanker carrying 6 million litres of what it described as smuggled diesel in the Gulf of Oman.
Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners
Officials from both sides confirmed the deal but offered few details on implementation, leaving observers cautious as they urged follow-through.
Oman boosts solar supply chain with Italian-built automated production line
The project comes as Oman’s solar sector grows, supported by strong solar resources and rising electricity demand.
LPG-laden tanker on fire off Yemen, EU naval mission says
Ambrey said the tanker was not believed to be linked to the target profile of Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis.
Gulf states seeking stability, hope US strikes on Iran will not spark wider conflict - analysis
Most of these countries have already dealt with the 624 days of crisis that Hamas's October 7 massacre caused. They want regional stability and peace.
