Category: Oman

US Centcom Says Iranian-Made Drone Hit Pacific Zircon Tanker Off Oman

November 17, 2022
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DUBAI—An attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman on Tuesday was carried out by an Iranian-made drone, U.S. Central Command said in a statement, adding that a multilateral maritime operation led by a British Royal Navy frigate had responded to the area. An Israeli official had blamed Iran for the strike on the…

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Beijing Joins Iran to Exploit Middle East Oil Routes

June 3, 2022
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is using Iran to tighten its grip on the Middle East’s major oil routes. The objective is to seize a dominant position during the energy crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war. Oman, at the gateway to the Hormuz Strait, has become a target for Iran to expand its influence in…

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Hard Road Ahead after Australia Held to 2-2 Draw with Oman in World Cup Qualifier

February 1, 2022
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Australia’s World Cup qualifying hopes have been dealt a blow after Oman held them to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup qualifying match in Muscat, Oman, on Tuesday night. The draw leaves Australia third in their group, three points behind Japan and four behind Saudi Arabia, the two teams they have to play in…

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7 More Killed in Oman Following Tropical Storm Shaheen

October 4, 2021
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DUBAI—Seven more people were killed in Oman as heavy winds and rain swept through the country after tropical storm Shaheen made landfall, the national emergency committee said on Monday on its official Twitter account. Four people had been killed on Sunday, including a child. The latest data showed that the storm had subsided, the civil…

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US Military Says It Is Assisting Tanker That Was Attacked Off Oman

July 31, 2021
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DUBAI—The U.S. Navy is assisting an Israeli-managed petroleum products tanker that was fatally attacked on Thursday off the coast of Oman, the U.S. military said on Saturday, adding the ship was most likely hit by a drone strike. The Mercer Street, a Liberian-flagged, Japanese-owned vessel, is currently being escorted by the aircraft carrier USS Ronald…

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