Oman
Iran-US talks back on the table?
Diplomatic activity involving Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia and US reignites speculation about resumed Tehran-Washington dialogue. Iranian FM visits Muscat whilst President Pezeshkian sends letter to Saudi king interpreted as discreet overture.
Oil tanker diverts to Iranian territorial waters in Gulf of Oman incident
Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker diverts towards Iranian waters after being approached by three boats near UAE's Khor Fakkan in suspected targeted incident, British security firm reports.
Oman halts Iranian water imports after two deaths from ‘contaminated’ bottles
Oman bans all Iranian bottled water imports after two deaths from contaminated Uranus Star brand, with authorities withdrawing products from markets following poisoning.
INTERVIEW: Former US official on America's lost authority as Global South acts on Gaza
As Gaza's death toll passes 61,000, nations meeting in Bogotá pledge concrete measures to halt arms flows to Israel. Ex-US official Annelle Sheline, who resigned over Washington's Gaza policy, calls it a turning point for the Global South.