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The Callisto tanker sits anchored in Port Sultan Qaboos as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 12, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Why might President Trump find it hard to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran lies along one side of the narrow strait and has responded to the US-Israeli attack from 28 February by using drones, missiles and mines to make the vital waterway unsafe for the colossal oil...

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Volume of crude oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz in 2025 Q1 by destination

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump says US talks with Iran 'very good,' more negotiations expected

Oman to reopen work visas for Bangladeshis.

Oman to reopen work visas for Bangladeshis within 2 months

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said in Muscat, Oman, December 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters

India signs trade pact with Oman as it expands Middle East ties

A road sign at Duqm Freezone is seen in Duqm, Oman, August 22, 2017. Picture taken August 22, 2017. REUTERS/ Nawied Jabarkhyl

Oman tragedy: Inside Duqm Siddah, the deadly road claiming lives of Sandwip's fishermen

Representational image of accident. Photo: Collected

Bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Oman accident likely to return home this week

A family member shows Shahabuddin's picture on a mobile phone. Photo: TBS

Oman tragedy: Rocky never held his newborn, Arju’s daughter senses her father gone forever

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Seven Bangladeshis from Sandwip killed in Oman road crash

Representational image. Photo: Collected

World Bank's IFC approves Oman polysilicon project loan over US objection: sources

A 3D-printed miniature model of Donald Trump and the U.S. and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken January 15, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Iran, US to resume talks in Oman to narrow gaps over new nuclear deal

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said gives a speech after being sworn in before the royal family council in Muscat, Oman January 11, 2020. Photo: REUTERS/Sultan Al Hasani/File Photo

Oman's sultan to meet Putin in Moscow after Iran-US talks

Iranian newspapers report on the 'positive' talks between Iran and the US. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS

Iran, US hold 'positive' talks in Oman, agree to resume next week