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Gulf foreign ministers to meet Iran over Strait of Hormuz shipping
Foreign ministers from Gulf states are planning to meet with their Iranian counterpart in Salalah, Oman, on Monday. The meeting's objective is to exert pressure on Oman and Iran to reach a temporary agreement concerning shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastFour Unknown Projectiles Hit Two Vessels Near Khasab, Oman, Fire on One
Four unidentified projectiles struck two commercial ships about 4 nautical miles west of Khasab, Oman, igniting a fire on one vessel while the condition of the other remains unknown. UK Maritime Trade Operations received a third‑party report at 1910 GMT and advised ships to transit the area cautiously.
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Politics · Middle EastSultan Haitham bin Tarik to visit UK October 20-22
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman will make a three-day state visit to the UK from October 20 to 22, hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. The visit occurs during a period of heightened pressure on Oman from both the United States and Iran.
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Trump demands Iran surrender as US-Iran deal expires without extension
The 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding expired on 17 August 2026 with no extension announced. Donald Trump called on Iran to "put up the white flag of surrender" and threatened to bomb Oman if it interfered with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied a direct backchannel with the IRGC.
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