Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:06:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191791/world/region/iran-says-deal-to-end-war-declaration-of-us-defeat A family loads their belongings into a small cart as they prepare to return home following an interim deal between the US and Iran, after living in temporary tents in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. — Reuters A family loads their belongings into a small cart as they prepare to return home following an interim deal between the US and Iran, after living in temporary tents in Beirut, Lebanon, on Wednesday. — Reuters Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:11:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191756/world/region/rubio-starts-middle-east-trip-as-allies-seek-answers-on-iran U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to the United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan before boarding a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport, en route to Kuwait during his visit to the Middle East U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to the United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan before boarding a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport, en route to Kuwait during his visit to the Middle East Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:33:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191747/world/region/cyberattack-hits-state-banks-in-iran Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:52:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191726/world/region/israel-targeted-gaza-kids-resulting-in-genocide-un Palestinians ride past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in Gaza City. — Reuters Palestinians ride past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the Israeli offensive, in Gaza City. — Reuters Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:27:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191725/world/region/more-vessels-transit-strait-of-hormuz Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 21, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency)via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. ISRAEL OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN ISRAEL. NO ACCESS FOR ISRAELI MEDIA. NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA. DIGITAL: NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 21, 2026. Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/via WANA (West Asia News Agency)via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. ISRAEL OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN ISRAEL. NO ACCESS FOR ISRAELI MEDIA. NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA. DIGITAL: NO USE BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:26:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191691/world/region/israel-targeted-gaza-children-resulting-in-genocide-un-inquiry A man carries a girl as casualties arrive by ambulance at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on June 17 A man carries a girl as casualties arrive by ambulance at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on June 17 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:54:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191676/world/region/us-eases-sanctions-on-iranian-oil Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam. — Reuters Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam. — Reuters Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:58:07 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191663/world/region/lebanon-weighs-truce-to-back-regional-peace-efforts A Lebanese woman weeps as she sits on the rubble at the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Qennarit. — AFP A Lebanese woman weeps as she sits on the rubble at the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Qennarit. — AFP Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:29:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191661/world/region/qatar-fatal-gas-plant-blast-kills-13-injures-dozens Qatar's Energy Minister and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad al Kaabi speaks during a press conference in Doha. — AFP Qatar's Energy Minister and CEO of QatarEnergy Saad al Kaabi speaks during a press conference in Doha. — AFP Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:27:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191633/world/region/us-and-iran-make-encouraging-progress-at-talks-although-tension-remains Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (C) next to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (L) shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif (C) next to Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir (R) prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026, as part of high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:35:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191630/world/region/us-and-iran-conclude-high-level-talks-in-switzerland-mediators-say Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reacts prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reacts prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:58:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191616/world/region/trump-threatens-to-strike-iran-over-support-for-hezbollah Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (L) and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greet each other. — AFP Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (L) and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif greet each other. — AFP Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:04:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191601/world/region/israeli-threats-on-lebanon-continue A Lebanese man looks under the gap in the rubble of a flattened building destroyed by the Israeli military, in the southern city of Nabatieh. — AFP A Lebanese man looks under the gap in the rubble of a flattened building destroyed by the Israeli military, in the southern city of Nabatieh. — AFP Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:51:58 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191566/world/region/vance-iranians-in-switzerland-for-first-talks-overshadowed-by-closure-of-strait U.S. Vice President JD Vance meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at the Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026. U.S. Vice President JD Vance meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at the Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:55:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191569/world/region/poll-finds-israelis-believe-iran-won-mideast-war Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signs the document of U.S. Memorandum of Understanding in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2026. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signs the document of U.S. Memorandum of Understanding in Tehran, Iran, June 18, 2026. Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:18:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191561/world/region/vance-arrives-in-switzerland-for-iran-peace-talks-with-hormuz-in-spotlight Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:52:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191560/world/region/us-and-iran-set-for-new-talks-after-delay-and-deadly-strikes Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:45:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191555/world/region/iran-says-hormuz-shut-again-us-denies-claim A child stands next to the rubble of a building damaged in an Israeli strike in Qennarit, southern Lebanon, on Saturday. — Reuters A child stands next to the rubble of a building damaged in an Israeli strike in Qennarit, southern Lebanon, on Saturday. — Reuters Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:17:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191537/world/region/israeli-strikes-kill-five-in-gaza-including-children TOPSHOTSTOPSHOT-PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-GAZA TOPSHOTSTOPSHOT-PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-GAZA Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:47:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191506/world/region/israel-tests-us-iran-talks A woman fills a jerrycan with water as she sits among the rubble of a house, which was damaged by an Israeli strike, in Qlaileh A woman fills a jerrycan with water as she sits among the rubble of a house, which was damaged by an Israeli strike, in Qlaileh Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191500/world/region/gaza-ceasefire-a-deadly-illusion-unicef Palestinians flee their homes after Israeli forces advanced and moved markers to expand the "Yellow Zone" under their control, in Al Tuffah Palestinians flee their homes after Israeli forces advanced and moved markers to expand the "Yellow Zone" under their control, in Al Tuffah Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:54:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191486/world/region/iran-us-claim-victory Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:21:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191478/world/region/tankers-pass-hormuz-after-deal Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz. — AFP Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:31:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191477/world/region/israel-military-to-keep-operating-in-south-lebanon People ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) moving past destroyed buildings in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon. — AFP People ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) moving past destroyed buildings in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon. — AFP Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191476/world/region/death-toll-from-israeli-fire-in-gaza-passes-1000 Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians, in Khan Yunis. — Reuters Mourners react during the funeral of Palestinians, in Khan Yunis. — Reuters Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:27:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191460/world/region/uae-sets-minimum-social-media-age-at-15-mandates-age-checks Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:12:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191458/world/region/key-points-from-the-us-iran-memorandum Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:06:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191457/world/region/trump-irans-president-sign-deal-to-end-mideast-war Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian holding a document showing a memorandum of understanding he signed to end the Middle East war. US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal on June 17 meant to end the Middle East war Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian holding a document showing a memorandum of understanding he signed to end the Middle East war. US President Donald Trump and Iran's president signed a deal on June 17 meant to end the Middle East war Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191456/world/region/switzerland-says-talks-planned-for-friday-between-iran-and-us Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:52:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191455/world/region/trump-says-he-could-still-restart-war-if-unsatisfied Israeli Merkava tanks drive along a road past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. — AFP Israeli Merkava tanks drive along a road past destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. — AFP Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:35:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191440/world/region/hezbollah-seen-gaining-from-iran-us-deal Men ride a motorcycle past shops and buildings damaged by Israeli strikes in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Wednesday. — Reuters Men ride a motorcycle past shops and buildings damaged by Israeli strikes in Nabatieh, Lebanon, on Wednesday. — Reuters Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:16:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191439/world/region/bulldozing-hopes-and-hearth PALESTINIANISRAEL-CONFLICT-WESTBANK PALESTINIANISRAEL-CONFLICT-WESTBANK Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:15:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191437/world/region/somaliland-gets-israeli-military-training-minister Flags of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland fly alongside Israeli flags on a street in western Jerusalem. — AFP Flags of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland fly alongside Israeli flags on a street in western Jerusalem. — AFP Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:14:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191405/world/region/iranian-tankers-exit-us-blockade-zone-ahead-of-peace-talks Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:49:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191404/world/region/several-israeli-strikes-hit-south-lebanon-lebanon-state-media Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:43:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191402/world/region/oil-falls-5-on-hopes-of-us-iran-deal-on-hormuz A man views the site of an Israeli strike in Kfar Sir in the Nabatieh district, Lebanon, on Tuesday. — Reuters A man views the site of an Israeli strike in Kfar Sir in the Nabatieh district, Lebanon, on Tuesday. — Reuters Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:57:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191387/world/region/iran-talks-on-final-deal-to-begin An Iranian woman waves a national flag at Valiasr Square in Tehran. — AFP An Iranian woman waves a national flag at Valiasr Square in Tehran. — AFP Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:08:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191386/world/region/lebanese-leaders-discuss-new-round-of-israel-talks A man inspects the damage at a mosque in Jibchit, Nabatieh district, Lebanon. — Reuters A man inspects the damage at a mosque in Jibchit, Nabatieh district, Lebanon. — Reuters Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:06:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191385/world/region/israel-takes-territory-kills-more-in-gaza Palestinians flee their homes after Israeli forces advanced and moved markers to expand the "Yellow Zone" under their control, in Al-Tuffah in Gaza City, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Palestinians flee their homes after Israeli forces advanced and moved markers to expand the "Yellow Zone" under their control, in Al-Tuffah in Gaza City, June 15, 2026. REUTERS/Ebrahim Hajjaj TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191379/world/region/trump-to-host-iraqi-prime-minister Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:15:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191352/world/region/why-is-pakistan-involved-in-a-us-iran-peace-deal Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:14:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191344/world/region/us-iran-deal-promises-end-to-war-but-how-it-will-work-remains-unclear Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:29:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191343/world/region/irans-araqchi-says-talks-with-us-to-finalise-agreement-will-start-on-friday Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:22:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191320/world/region/iran-us-agree-to-halt-war A woman walks past a billboard with a picture of the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters A woman walks past a billboard with a picture of the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:56:44 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191318/world/region/displaced-lebanese-warned-not-to-rush-home Displaced people make their way back to their homes in southern Lebanon. — Reuters Displaced people make their way back to their homes in southern Lebanon. — Reuters Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:54:26 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191280/world/region/scouring-the-strait-of-hormuz-for-mines-could-take-weeks Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:51:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191273/world/region/iran-us-agree-to-halt-war-and-reopen-hormuz Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:15:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191269/world/region/global-leaders-welcome-us-iran-peace-agreement Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:35:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191266/world/region/us-and-iran-reach-deal-to-end-war-reopen-hormuz Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:21:22 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191264/world/region/trump-vows-mideast-deal-is-on-calls-for-no-more-attacks Lebanese army soldiers stand guard as people clear the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. - AFP Lebanese army soldiers stand guard as people clear the rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday. - AFP Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:58:52 +0400