Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:02:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191195/world/region/peace-deal-looms-while-hormuz-sees-new-flare-ups Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on Saturday. — AFP REPORT ON P7 Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on Saturday. — AFP REPORT ON P7 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:21:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191188/world/region/us-iran-deal-could-be-finalised-soon Local residents who had fled the fighting walk through the marina after disembarking, as they return to their homes in the nearby Christian Quarter in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon. — NYT Local residents who had fled the fighting walk through the marina after disembarking, as they return to their homes in the nearby Christian Quarter in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon. — NYT Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:34:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191187/world/region/lebanon-reports-new-israeli-strikes Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon. — Reuters Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon. — Reuters Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:32:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191186/world/region/civil-society-groups-urge-two-state-solution Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. — Reuters Palestinians walk past the rubble of residential buildings destroyed during the war, at the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip. — Reuters Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:32:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191185/world/region/funeral-for-irans-late-supreme-leader-to-begin-july-4 A woman walks past a banner with a picture of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters A woman walks past a banner with a picture of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran. — Reuters Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:31:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191154/world/region/us-says-downed-multiple-iran-drones-as-both-insist-deal-closer Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:05:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191151/world/region/uae-to-unlock-billions-of-dollars-for-iran-sources-say Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:54:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191135/world/region/us-and-iran-signal-peace-deal-near-despite-differences-over-terms People inspect the site an Israeli strike in Tyre, Lebanon People inspect the site an Israeli strike in Tyre, Lebanon Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:03:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191131/world/region/iran-insists-on-uranium-enrichment-in-us-deal A man holds a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, during Friday prayer in Tehran A man holds a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, during Friday prayer in Tehran Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:53:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191112/world/region/discussions-with-iran-and-final-points-approved-by-the-us A man walks past Iran’s national flag and a banner bearing the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R), the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (L), erected along a street at the Vanak Square in Tehran. — AFP A man walks past Iran’s national flag and a banner bearing the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (R), the late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and his son, the current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei (L), erected along a street at the Vanak Square in Tehran. — AFP Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:18:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191095/world/region/trump-targets-irans-kharg-oil-hub People walk next to a symbolic mock-up of an Iranian missile, on a street in Tehran. - Reuters People walk next to a symbolic mock-up of an Iranian missile, on a street in Tehran. - Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191093/world/region/prominent-gazan-doctor-held-without-charge-appears-in-supreme-court Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem. - Reuters Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, who was captured by the Israeli military in Gaza in late 2024, appears via video link at the Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem. - Reuters Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:05:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191092/world/region/lebanon-needs-ceasefire-for-sovereignty Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the village of Choukine. - AFP Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the village of Choukine. - AFP Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191078/world/region/us-and-iranian-attacks-dent-ceasefire-iranian-sources-say-talks-intensify Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 11, 2026. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:40:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191070/world/region/mediator-pakistan-calls-for-us-iran-negotiated-settlement-after-recent-escalation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:33:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191069/world/region/us-iran-hit-each-other-again-as-hopes-for-quick-peace-deal-fade Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:51:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191062/world/region/trump-says-iran-will-have-to-pay-the-price A woman walks past a giant banner depicting Iranian missiles at Vanak Square in Tehran on Wednesday. - AFP A woman walks past a giant banner depicting Iranian missiles at Vanak Square in Tehran on Wednesday. - AFP Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191049/world/region/us-iran-exchange-fire Flames engulf vehicles following an Israeli airstrike that hit a car in Sidon. — AFP Flames engulf vehicles following an Israeli airstrike that hit a car in Sidon. — AFP Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:37:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191047/world/region/un-to-probe-israel-law-breaches-in-lebanon First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli air strike that hit a car in Sidon. — AFP First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli air strike that hit a car in Sidon. — AFP Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:10:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191021/world/region/iran-strikes-us-bases-in-gulf-after-trump-orders-attacks-near-hormuz Smoke rises following an Israeli strike as seen from Houmine El Faouqa, southern Lebanon, June 10, 2026. Smoke rises following an Israeli strike as seen from Houmine El Faouqa, southern Lebanon, June 10, 2026. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:32:10 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191010/world/region/iran-targets-us-bases-in-jordan-and-the-gulf-after-trump-orders-strikes-near-hormuz Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:40:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191002/world/region/trump-says-peace-deal-with-iran-soon Children sit in the bed of a pickup truck waiting in traffic, as people fleeing from Tyre in southern Lebanon after Israel's evacuation warning seek refuge in Sidon, on Tuesday. — AFP Children sit in the bed of a pickup truck waiting in traffic, as people fleeing from Tyre in southern Lebanon after Israel's evacuation warning seek refuge in Sidon, on Tuesday. — AFP Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:03:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190980/world/region/us-helicopter-rescued-in-strait-of-hormuz Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Tyre, Lebanon. — AFP Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Tyre, Lebanon. — AFP Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:26:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190979/world/region/israel-keeps-deadly-strikes-on-lebanon-killing-8 Children sit in the bed of a pickup truck waiting in traffic, as people fleeing from Tyre in southern Lebanon. — AFP Children sit in the bed of a pickup truck waiting in traffic, as people fleeing from Tyre in southern Lebanon. — AFP Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190978/world/region/israeli-forces-shield-settlers-during-attacks-on-palestinians A man takes cover as Israeli army armoured vehicles, east of Nablus in the West Bank. — AFP A man takes cover as Israeli army armoured vehicles, east of Nablus in the West Bank. — AFP Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:23:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190939/world/region/tehrans-international-airport-reopens-news-agencies Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:38:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190937/world/region/iran-israel-hold-fire-after-first-attacks-since-truce A man stands amid debris following Israeli airstrikes that hit the previous day, near the archaeological site of the Roman hippodrome in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday. — AFP A man stands amid debris following Israeli airstrikes that hit the previous day, near the archaeological site of the Roman hippodrome in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on Monday. — AFP Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:18:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190928/world/region/iran-israel-back-to-direct-confrontation People cross the street past a large billboard showing portraits of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L) and slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) in central Tehran. — AFP People cross the street past a large billboard showing portraits of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (L) and slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (R) in central Tehran. — AFP Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:13:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190927/world/region/israel-has-bombed-lebanon-3500-times-during-truce Workers clean debris a day after Israeli air strikes in Tyre, Lebanon. — AFP Workers clean debris a day after Israeli air strikes in Tyre, Lebanon. — AFP Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:05:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190926/world/region/talks-begin-in-cairo-on-advancing-fragile-gaza-ceasefire Palestinians appear at the Martyr Muhammad al Durra Stadium, which houses people displaced during the Israeli offensive, in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza. — Reuters Palestinians appear at the Martyr Muhammad al Durra Stadium, which houses people displaced during the Israeli offensive, in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza. — Reuters Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:05:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190924/world/region/yemenis-ban-on-israeli-ships-in-red-sea Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:02:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190923/world/region/iraq-reopens-airspace-after-iran-attacks Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:01:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190922/world/region/eu-sanctions-iran-guards-over-hormuz Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:00:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190887/world/region/trump-says-israel-iran-must-stop-shooting-after-flurry-of-attacks Iran launches missiles towards Israel, at an unknown location, in this still image taken from a video released June 7, 2026 Iran launches missiles towards Israel, at an unknown location, in this still image taken from a video released June 7, 2026 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:46:32 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190886/world/region/israeli-military-kills-four-in-gaza-and-expands-control-zone-locals-say Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:24:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190881/world/region/israel-iran-trade-fire-for-first-time-since-truce Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:52:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190880/world/region/yemens-houthis-declare-ban-on-israeli-shipping-in-red-sea-statement Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:03:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190874/world/region/hormuz-strait-will-be-open-but-with-transit-fees-iran-envoy-to-moscow-quoted Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:14:01 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190872/world/region/israel-hits-iran-petrochemical-plant-in-new-strikes-despite-trump-reprimand Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:08:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190854/world/region/israel-kills-five-in-gaza-as-egypt-hosts-talks A Palestinians girl sits at the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Khan Younis A Palestinians girl sits at the site of an Israeli strike on a house in Khan Younis Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:28:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190804/world/region/iran-calls-us-strikes-ceasefire-breach People walk past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran. — Reuters People walk past a billboard depicting the late leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and the late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran. — Reuters Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:03:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190798/world/region/us-strikes-sites-after-iran-launches-drones Iranians stand next to a symbol of a Kheibar missile as they take part during a rally in support of the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran. — AFP Iranians stand next to a symbol of a Kheibar missile as they take part during a rally in support of the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran. — AFP Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:02:50 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190795/world/region/palestinian-infant-killed-by-israeli-fire-in-west-bank Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:58:05 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190760/world/region/iran-deal-hings-on-24-bn-release Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Yohmor in southern Lebanon behind the 12th century Crusader-era Beaufort Castle Smoke rises from Israeli bombardment on the village of Yohmor in southern Lebanon behind the 12th century Crusader-era Beaufort Castle Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:26:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190755/world/region/un-doubles-lebanon-aid-appeal-to-640m First responders attend to a burning vehicle targeted by an Israeli drone attack in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh First responders attend to a burning vehicle targeted by an Israeli drone attack in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:15:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190732/world/region/trump-slams-unpatriotic-us-house-vote-to-end-iran-war A woman waves Iran's national flag during a rally in support of the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and commemorate Eid al-Ghadir in Tehran on Thursday. - AFP A woman waves Iran's national flag during a rally in support of the country's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and commemorate Eid al-Ghadir in Tehran on Thursday. - AFP Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:05:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190712/world/region/hezbollah-rejects-washington-ceasefire-proposal-in-talks Machinery operates, as the Lebanese army opens a road, past buildings destroyed during the Israeli military campaign, in Dibbin, southern Lebanon June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Machinery operates, as the Lebanese army opens a road, past buildings destroyed during the Israeli military campaign, in Dibbin, southern Lebanon June 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:17:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190711/world/region/iran-leader-claims-decisive-blow-against-us-in-me-war Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, attends a ceremony for the 37th anniversary of his death at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran. - Reuters Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, attends a ceremony for the 37th anniversary of his death at Khomeini's shrine in southern Tehran. - Reuters Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:13:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190710/world/region/iaea-raises-proliferation-fears-over-iran-sites Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:12:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190699/world/region/lebanon-ceasefire-raises-hopes-of-progress-for-iran-deal Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026. Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, June 4, 2026. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:57:01 +0400