Shipping firms tell vessels to steer clear of Gulf
Two major shipping groups on Saturday suspended navigation through the Gulf as conflict flared between the United States, Israel, and Iran.The announcements came as Iran’s Revoluti…
Iran president, 2 officials to lead transition after Khamenei’s death: state TV
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television repor…
GCC airports hit by flight cancellations, Oman least affected
The Iran crisis has unleashed severe disruption to global aviation. Major Middle Eastern airports – including Dubai, the world’s busiest international travel hub – were shut after…
Sayyid Badr discusses crisis with counterparts, EU officials
Muscat: Sayyid Badr al Busaidi, the Foreign Minister, via phone calls, discussed with several counterparts and officials in the European Union, the dangerous developments taking pl…
More explosions heard in Dubai, Doha, Manama
Dubai – Fresh blasts were heard across the Gulf cities of Dubai, Doha, and Manama on Sunday morning after Iran targeted territories in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes.AFP re…
Iran announces 40 days of mourning, 7 public holidays over Khamenei death
Iran state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays following the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had been in power since 1989.”…
Iran’s state TV confirms Khamenei’s death
Iranian state television on Sunday confirmed the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, without referring to a massive US and Israeli attack on his residence.A pres…
Izki edge Al Khabourah to secure U17 crown
Izki club crowned Under-17 Football League champions after a determined 1–0 victory over Al Khaboura club in the final held at Al Rustaq Sports Complex on Saturday evening. The mat…
Israel claims Iran’s Supreme Leader killed, Tehran says a case of ‘mental warfare’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, a senior Israeli official told Reuters on Saturday.There was no immediate Iranian confirmation of…
Oman denounces Iranian attack on Gulf states, Jordan
Muscat- The Sultanate of Oman has condemned and denounced the Iranian targeting of sites in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State…