The small country, known for discretion and neutrality, was a mediator with Iran at the U.S.’s request. Omanis wonder what the president heard to trigger him.

Sept 12 (Reuters) - A meeting between Iran and Gulf states planned for Monday in Oman will be a chance to discuss issues including the Strait of Hormuz, but is not expected to yield a signed agreement over the blockaded waterway,

Alternative routes are needed to allow flows of liquefied natural gas to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, Oman’s energy minister told a major gathering of gas producers and traders, as months of conflict in the Persian Gulf continue to disrupt shipments.

Trump’s threat comes as Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an arrangement to govern commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The partnership was announced at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 at Novo Theatre in Dhaka in the presence of Science and Technology Ministry Secretary Md Anwar Hossain.

Muscat Stock Exchange CEO Haitham Al Salmi discusses Oman's efforts to attract global capital. Speaking on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, he talks about Oman's plans to develop new investment tools and explore a GCC-focused ETF listing in Hong Kong or China.

Alternative routes are needed to allow flows of liquefied natural gas to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, Oman's energy minister told a major gathering of gas producers and traders. "Be it north or through Oman or through Yemen.

Oman real estate traded value reached $4.46bn by July 2026 as property sales rose 15.7% and mortgage contracts increased 22.3%

Oman is calling for alternative LNG export routes that reduce Gulf producers' dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.