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Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news
Iran and Oman have agreed on a framework to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz that excludes military vessels, according to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
The Trump administration opposed parts of the Iran-Oman deal, including joint management of the exit route, with President Trump threatening military action against Oman if it interferes.
An Israeli strike in southern Gaza killed one person and wounded four amid ongoing conflict with U.S. efforts for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Dubai International Airport experienced a 31.3% drop in passenger traffic in the first half of 2026 due to the war with Iran disrupting Middle East air travel, though passenger numbers increased monthly in the second quarter.