Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:17:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186041/world/region/sri-lanka-to-repatriate-remains-of-84-iranians-sailors-killed-in-us-attack A Sri Lankan Navy vessel approaches an Iranian vessel during a rescue operation, a day after the crew of a distressed Iranian military ship FILE PHOTO A Sri Lankan Navy vessel approaches an Iranian vessel during a rescue operation, a day after the crew of a distressed Iranian military ship FILE PHOTO Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:30:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186027/world/region/iranian-supreme-leader-calls-for-defiance A woman sits outside her destroyed apartment after it was damaged by an air strike in Tehran, Iran, on Thursday. — Reuters A woman sits outside her destroyed apartment after it was damaged by an air strike in Tehran, Iran, on Thursday. — Reuters Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186021/world/region/war-sparks-worries-of-iran-terror-attacks-in-europe Rescue workers gather outside a damaged residential building as residents collect their belongings from the rubble in Tehran. - AFP Rescue workers gather outside a damaged residential building as residents collect their belongings from the rubble in Tehran. - AFP Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:41:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1186020/world/region/how-war-is-messing-with-gps-in-the-uae The screen of a GPS attached to the dashboard of a vehicle as residents of Dubai face GPS disruptions in Dubai. - AFP The screen of a GPS attached to the dashboard of a vehicle as residents of Dubai face GPS disruptions in Dubai. - AFP liridol@gmail.com (Liju Cherian) Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:39:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185999/world/region/how-does-this-end-four-scenarios-for-what-comes-next-with-iran Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:41:16 +0400 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https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185982/world/region/war-in-the-middle-east-latest-developments Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:46:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185979/world/region/saudi-arabia-says-shot-down-drone-approaching-embassy-district Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:24:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185978/world/region/iran-signals-it-will-hit-us-israeli-economic-and-tech-targets Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:15:06 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185975/world/region/iran-tells-world-get-ready-for-200-a-barrel Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al Khaimah, UAE. — Reuters Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al Khaimah, UAE. — Reuters Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:56:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185974/world/region/irans-new-supreme-leader-injured-but-safe A screen displays a portrait of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the funerals of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commanders, in Tehran. — AFP A screen displays a portrait of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during the funerals of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) commanders, in Tehran. — AFP Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:55:29 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185935/world/region/drone-strikes-near-dubai-airport-deepen-gulf-aviation-chaos Exterior of Dubai International Airport (DXB) after two drones came down in the vicinity of the airport, in Dubai Exterior of Dubai International Airport (DXB) after two drones came down in the vicinity of the airport, in Dubai Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:41:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185934/world/region/israeli-settler-violence-rises-in-west-bank-under-iran-war-curbs PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-WEST BANK PALESTINIAN-ISRAEL-CONFLICT-WEST BANK Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:39:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185932/world/region/iran-fires-back-at-bases-and-ships-despite-wars-most-intensive-strikes Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, March 11, 2026 Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, March 11, 2026 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:03:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185923/world/region/drones-fall-near-dubai-airport-injuring-four-govt Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:07:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185922/world/region/irans-new-supreme-leader-is-safe-and-sound Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:27:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185920/world/region/cargo-ship-hit-in-strait-of-hormuz-crew-evacuating-uk-maritime-agency Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:53:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185914/world/region/iran-war-could-lead-to-food-shortages-in-the-region-experts MIDEAST FOOD SHORTAGE 1 (1) MIDEAST FOOD SHORTAGE 1 (1) Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:47:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185913/world/region/nearly-700000-displaced-in-lebanon-un ISRAEL LEBANON ISRAEL LEBANON Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:45:34 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185911/world/region/day-12-war-in-the-middle-east Smoke rises from a building following a reported strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Smoke rises from a building following a reported strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:27:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185909/world/region/iran-launches-new-missile-salvo-at-israel-us-targets A photograph shows a damaged building in the aftermath of a drone strike in the Seef district of Manama on Tuesday. - AFP A photograph shows a damaged building in the aftermath of a drone strike in the Seef district of Manama on Tuesday. - AFP Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:14:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185900/world/region/iran-slams-trumps-empty-threats-vows-to-fight-on Women mourners react before the grave of a person killed in recent air strikes, in Tehran. — AFP Women mourners react before the grave of a person killed in recent air strikes, in Tehran. — AFP Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:35:09 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185899/world/region/mideast-war-exposes-europes-energy-vulnerability French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the Nuclear Energy Summit. — AFP French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the Nuclear Energy Summit. — AFP Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:32:17 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185898/world/region/war-displaces-over-667000-kills-84-children-in-lebanon A displaced woman stands next to her tent inside the Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium, in Beirut. — AFP A displaced woman stands next to her tent inside the Camille Chamoun Sports City stadium, in Beirut. — AFP Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:31:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185897/world/region/un-warns-of-environmental-hazards-from-war UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at the United Nations headquarters in New York. — AFP UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at the United Nations headquarters in New York. — AFP Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185866/world/region/markets-bet-trump-will-end-iran-war-soon-despite-threats-from-both-sides A man rides a motorcycle past a banner displayed at Valiasr Square in central Tehran on March 10, 2026 A man rides a motorcycle past a banner displayed at Valiasr Square in central Tehran on March 10, 2026 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:13:56 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185864/world/region/iran-says-oil-blockade-will-continue-until-attacks-end-trump-threatens-heavier-strikes Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:59:38 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185861/world/region/iran-demands-security-guarantees-for-a-ceasefire Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:23:43 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185851/world/region/indian-restaurants-warn-of-shutdowns-as-iran-war-makes-cooking-gas-scarce Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:08:20 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185847/world/region/airlines-start-broader-fare-hikes-on-fuel-price-surge-shares-stabilise Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:03:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185845/world/region/iran-vows-to-fight-as-long-as-needed-as-trump-says-war-will-end-soon Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:41:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185842/world/region/woman-killed-in-iranian-attack-in-bahrain Illustrative picture Illustrative picture Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:20:25 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185838/world/region/missile-attacks-will-continue-no-room-for-talks-with-us-iran Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:35:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185836/world/region/iran-war-will-be-short-term-trump Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:35:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185835/world/region/trump-says-iran-war-pretty-much-over-cbs-news Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:29:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185833/world/region/oman-expresses-solidarity-with-gcc-and-arab-states A mourner reacts as she attends a funeral ceremony for victims of Israeli and US strikes in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. - Reuters A mourner reacts as she attends a funeral ceremony for victims of Israeli and US strikes in Tehran, Iran, on Monday. - Reuters Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:38:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185806/world/region/explosions-heard-across-doha-and-sirens-sound-in-bahrain Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, Bahrain. — Reuters Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery, Bahrain. — Reuters Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:09:47 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185784/world/region/day-9-latest-in-the-middle-east-war Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery on Sitra Island Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery on Sitra Island Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:48:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185780/world/region/mojtaba-khamenei-appears-to-close-path-to-swift-end-to-war Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:11:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185778/world/region/khameneis-son-takes-charge-as-iran-war-sends-oil-price-soaring Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:22:21 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185773/world/region/us-orders-non-essential-diplomats-to-leave-saudi-arabia Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:29:24 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185772/world/region/governments-actions-in-response-to-oil-price-surge-and-the-escalating-middle-east-conflict Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:12:31 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185767/world/region/war-in-the-middle-east-latest-developments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:49:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185766/world/region/bahrain-says-iranian-strike-on-oil-complex-causes-fire-damage-state-media Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:42:40 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1185762/world/region/mojtaba-khamenei-is-named-irans-new-supreme-leader Mojataba Khamenei Mojataba Khamenei Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:43:55 +0400