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Last update: 3 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s top adviser likened the waterway to an “atomic bomb” as the US struck two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman and the blockade stayed in place, while Iran warned any attack on its vessels would trigger a “heavy assault” on a US base. Diplomacy vs Pressure: Iran says it won’t enter a second round of talks unless five trust-building conditions are met, including sanctions relief and recognition of its Hormuz sovereignty—while Washington keeps escalating economic pressure on Iran-linked oil networks. Oman Energy & Industry: Duqm’s steel push gets a carbon-recycling feasibility study, and be’ah unveiled new industrial investment opportunities to cut import dependency. Finance & Business: Bank Nizwa appointed Tariq Atiq as CEO, and AD Ports Group posted its best quarterly profit on record. Markets & Sports: Muscat’s index slipped 0.21%, and Qatar kicked off the GCC Games in Doha with a medal haul led by swimming.
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