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- Araghchi Concludes Regional Diplomatic Mission in Saint Petersburg With Focus on US Conflict and Maritime Stability
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Middle East
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for the final stage of a multi-nation tour focused on de-escalating the ongoing conflict with the United States. Follo...
- Sultan of Oman Hosts Iranian Foreign Minister for High-Stakes Mediation as Regional Conflict Escalates
Published: Apr 26, 2026
Section: Middle East
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said held a strategic meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Muscat on Sunday to address the ongoing military conflict. The disc...
- Iranian Gunboat Assault Near Oman Coast Leaves Container Ship With Extensive Bridge Damage
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Middle East
A commercial container ship was targeted by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboat approximately 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman on Wednesday. Although the vessel sustain...
- Oman and Egypt Strengthen Military Cooperation Through Strategic Academic Exchange at Bait Al Falaj Camp
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Major General Hamid Ahmed Sakroon, Chairman of the Academy for Strategic and Defence Studies, hosted a high-level Egyptian military delegation on Monday. The visit focused on enhan...
- French Container Ship Targeted by Warning Shots in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: Middle East
French shipping giant CMA CGM confirmed that the container vessel CMA CGM Everglade was targeted by warning shots while navigating the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurre...
- Federal Authorities Arrest California Resident for Allegedly Brokering Iranian Weapon Sales to Sudan via Covert Network
Published: Apr 19, 2026
Section: US & Canada
United States prosecutors have charged Shamim Mafi, a Woodland Hills businesswoman and green card holder, with facilitating the sale of Iranian made drones and ammunition. Authorit...
- IRGC Gunboats Open Fire on Commercial Tanker Off Omani Coast Following Strait Closure
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Iran War
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that two gunboats linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) opened fire on a commercial tanker 20 nautical mil...
- Singapore Airlines Crew Recount Emotional Mission to Evacuate Citizens from Middle East Conflict Zone
Published: Apr 18, 2026
Section: Asia
SIA staff and crew have shared their experiences operating SQ8001, the first of two repatriation flights that brought 152 Singaporeans home from Muscat, Oman. The mission, conducte...
- Singapore Airlines Staff Recount High-Stakes Repatriation Missions Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
Dedicated Singapore Airlines crews successfully evacuated hundreds of citizens from Muscat following regional military escalations in early 2026. The mission involved rapid logisti...
- Global Energy Security Hinges on the Strait of Hormuz as Maritime Chokepoint Risks Escalate
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Business & Economy
The Strait of Hormuz remains the world's most critical maritime corridor, facilitating the passage of approximately 20% of the global oil supply and 21% of liquefied natural gas tr...
- White House threatens secondary sanctions on global buyers as Iranian oil blockade intensifies
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: US & Canada
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington is prepared to impose secondary sanctions on any nation or financial institution continuing to purchase Iranian crud...
- Presidential Envoy Kang Hoon-sik Departs for Middle East and Central Asia to Secure Energy Lifelines
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Asia
Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik has launched a diplomatic mission to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to stabilize South Korea’s energy imports. The delegation seeks to...