Oman
The Houthis said they would not attack American ships in the Red Sea. They will continue military operations against Saudi Arabia.
Brent fell to $104, while WTI fell to $101. 20 per barrel. Saudi Arabia is resuming exports, but risks in the Strait of Hormuz remain.
Photos showed the destruction of American bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The strikes hit U.S. facilities in eight countries.
Iranian media reported a strike on a commercial vessel near Qeshm Island. One person was reportedly killed and four injured.
Tehran will propose a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz without fully reopening it. The plan will be discussed in Salalah; the agreement will not be signed immediately.
The United States said it had destroyed five Iranian tankers following missile attacks by the IRGC on an American vessel. Iran threatened retaliatory strikes.
US forces said they had destroyed or damaged three Iranian oil tankers. Washington called it a response to Iran's missile launch.
A tanker was hit by three projectiles while exiting the Persian Gulf. No casualties or pollution were reported; responsibility has not been established.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.
The Prime Minister of Qatar held talks with Iran’s leadership in Tehran on reducing tensions and restoring dialogue with Washington. The White House denied that direct talks had taken place.
SOMO has put Basrah Medium and Heavy up for transshipment off Oman next month. The decision was made amid the war and threats in the strait.
Brent and WTI fell by 0. 5% amid negotiations concerning the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. distillate inventories fell to a seasonal low.
The Qatari prime minister will discuss de-escalation and the restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. Due to the war, the flow of oil has fallen to 5 million barrels per day.
WTI fell to $81. 01, while Brent fell to $88.58 per barrel. Markets expect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to resume.
Iran and Oman have proposed jointly creating a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and conducting mine clearance. Talks are ongoing.
Brent fell to $89. 10, while WTI fell to $82.08 per barrel. Traders see economic pressure as less of a threat to supplies than escalation.
An unknown projectile hit a tanker off the coast of Oman, damaging the engine room. The crew was unharmed, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Iran has published a list of vessels facing fines, detention, arrest, or confiscation. Parties involved in transshipment operations may also be added to it.
Marco Rubio met with Oman’s ambassador in Washington after Trump threatened to bomb the country over talks with Iran.
Each night, 15–20 tankers pass through the corridor, transporting around 10 million barrels of oil. The operation supports global supplies.
U. S. President Donald Trump published an image in which the Strait of Hormuz is marked as a "New U.S. Territory." He called the idea "excellent," stating that the United States controls the strait through a blockade.
Oil prices rose amid fears of supply disruptions following Iran's statements about taking an offensive position and the United States' refusal to continue the agreement. Brent reached $90.94, while WTI reached $85.03 per barrel.
U. S. President Donald Trump said he would bomb Oman if it gets in the way of American efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. This came after the end of a 60-day period of peace talks with Iran without any concrete agreements.
Iran and Oman have moved closer to an agreement on regulating shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following a series of attacks on vessels. Negotiations are ongoing; the next stage will address transit fees and security measures.
Oil from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which ran aground in June, has contaminated beaches in Ras Madrakah. The slick is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island in the coming hours.
An oil spill from the tanker “Carolina Besengi” off Oman has spread across more than 2,000 square kilometers, threatening an environmental catastrophe. Due to damage to the vessel, its entire cargo of 800,000 barrels could enter the water.
According to the EIA, disruptions in oil supplies caused by the war involving Iran and restrictions on operations in the Strait of Hormuz could continue until early 2027. This will lead to higher fuel prices and inflation worldwide.
An oil slick covering approximately 390 km² formed off the coast of Oman following a leak from the tanker Caroline Bezengi, which was carrying Russian oil. The vessel, which ran aground, is part of Russia’s shadow fleet and is under sanctions.
Iran said it was close to reaching an agreement with Oman on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but stressed that additional conditions, including compensation from the United States, are needed to resume traffic. Washington expects an agreement soon.
A U. S. official said that temporary routes through the Strait of Hormuz would operate without permits, fees, or charges. However, as Tehran claims, the agreement will not lead to the automatic resumption of the waterway's operation.