AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHormuz Standoff: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s claim he will soon make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, insisting it “will remain Iranian” and that any opening/closing is under Iran’s command, while Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi said Oman talks on shipping routes are separate from any wider reopening decision. Oman-Iran Shipping Deal: Iran and Oman have agreed a “shipping map” for vessels, with technical discussions still ongoing on a joint statement, as attacks continue to disrupt traffic. Regional Tensions: Qatar denied holding three Iranian pilots and said one pilot’s remains were handed over under humanitarian law after airspace violations; Iran also says it faces continuous cyber attacks. Oman Economy & Society: OQ Exploration and Production reported 19.4% profit growth to OMR199m in H1 2026; Sanad Service Centres processed 400,000+ transactions and created 2,200+ jobs; Oman’s vehicle registrations hit 1.9m by end-June. Tourism: Dhofar’s Shaat Overlook in Rakhyout unveiled a new glass sky deck with Arabian Sea views. Health & Education: Sultan Qaboos University’s Biomedical Science programme (with Clinical Training) received international accreditation again.
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