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• [New] The sea is expected to be slight to moderate, becoming rough by late night in the Arabian Gulf, while remaining slight in the Oman Sea. Khaleej Times
• [New] Extensive exceptional deficits will emerge late 2026 in southern Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman, but will be restricted to Yemen and Oman by 2027. ISCIENCES
• [New] The number of visible ship-to-ship transfers has continued to grow in recent days - Bloomberg could identify transfers in various locations off Oman and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday that would amount to roughly 16 million barrels of oil based on the size of the tankers involved. gCaptain
• [New] Global shipping will continue to rely on alternative routing, including Cape diversions, Red Sea corridors, and Oman-based logistics systems. Cyprus Shipping News
• India's trade agreement with Oman has gained strategic importance amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. oilprice.com
• In recent days, the Trump administration has threatened to sanction and even bomb Oman, after a new intelligence assessment concluded that Muscat was planning to join Iran in tolling vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Just Security
• The conflict, which began with joint strikes by the US and Israel against Iran, has seen heightened tensions and significant disruptions to shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. Crypto Briefing
• The likely possession of hypersonic weapons by Iran means that the US carrier groups, currently stationed off the coast of Oman, could be sunk by Iranian forces. Unlimited Hangout
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been moving through regional capitals, including Pakistan, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, and Russia, while Islamabad says mediation is still moving despite Trump canceling plans to send U.S. envoys and suggesting talks could happen by phone instead. Grounded Perspectives
• Oman will do its utmost to safeguard the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in Oman. The Washington Institute
• Oman urges both the US and Iran to go back to the negotiating table as Iran reiterates it will not stop enriching uranium. Al Jazeera
• UK businesses importing goods from the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, or Saudi Arabia should expect delays and significantly higher landed costs. AOG Worldwide
• Located just outside the Strait of Hormuz, it could be considered as a fallback for ships waiting in the Gulf of Oman. Hindustan Times
• Other producers, including Ma'aden (Saudi Arabia) and Sohar Aluminium (Oman), remain operational but face ongoing feedstock and logistics risks. Florida Engineering LLC
• Dispersed command authority means that local commanders can act without central political oversight which raises miscalculation risks, as when Iranian strikes on Oman were attributed to autonomous units unreachable by central command. The New Global Order
• Shifting trade flows may offer Oman new revenue streams, while Saudi Arabia might respond by accelerating pipelines to the Red Sea. The Defence Horizon Journal
• Under Water for the Planet, the Oman Climate Resilient Flood Protection Dams Program is safeguarding about 670,000 people from flood risk. World Bank Live
• The U.S. Navy is accelerating a fleet-wide C-UAS architecture in direct response to near-miss drone engagements in the Red Sea and the emerging threat environment around the Gulf of Oman blockade. Drone Warfare
• The sea will be moderate to rough in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate in the Oman Sea. Khaleej Times
• At least five Iranian-linked tankers heading from the Gulf of Oman to Malaysia altered course after the US Navy warned that it could intercept ships transporting Iranian oil in international waters. Critical Threats

Last updated: 19 June 2026