AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOman-Iran-US diplomacy: Oman hosted talks as Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi arrived for discussions on the Strait of Hormuz, with mediators trying to keep negotiations alive after Trump declared the ceasefire effectively over and demanded Iran publicly guarantee safe, uninterrupted passage for commercial ships. Strait of Hormuz health toll: Iran’s Health Ministry said U.S. strikes killed 17 and injured 115, as sirens and missile alerts spread across Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, raising fears of wider regional disruption. Maritime safety & care: Oman’s Coast Guard rescued an Omani citizen after a boat sank off Salalah due to rough seas; he received first aid and was reported in good health. Seafarers’ rights: Three former Thai cargo crew members from the Mayuree Naree filed a lawsuit over the March Strait attack, alleging unsafe routing and unfair dismissal, and citing post-traumatic stress disorder. Local business watch: Oman reported a trade surplus of OMR2.09bn by end-April 2026, supported by re-exports, while analysts warned Q2 results will test how firms handle regional volatility. India-Oman ties: EAM Jaishankar met Oman’s FM in Muscat, thanking Oman for assistance to Indian seafarers during the Strait crisis.
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