Air India Express has restored its flight services to West Asia, including routes to Kuwait and Salalah, following recent disruptions. This resumption aims to normalize travel for passengers affected by the previous cancellations.
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, with 4,000 to 5,000 fighters based in Iraqi Kurdistan, are prepared to challenge Tehran and have high hopes for the US-Israeli operation in Iran, but are holding back as the war unfolds.
Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a new shipping service in the Red Sea, connecting the ports of Jeddah, Salalah, and Djibouti. This initiative aims to enhance regional trade and logistics.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated the conflict by launching their first rocket strike on Israel since the US-Israel war began, marking a significant development as the conflict enters its second month. Israeli media reported the rocket was likely intercepted.
The port of Salalah in Oman was attacked by drones, prompting an immediate evacuation and suspension of operations for 48 hours, according to Danish shipping company Maersk. This comes as Ukraine is reportedly seeking diesel supplies from Middle Eastern countries, offering assistance in combating Shahed drones in return.
A drone strike on an oil facility at Oman's Salalah port was captured on film by the crew of a nearby vessel, marking a specific incident in the escalating regional tensions.
Unmanned aerial vehicles have reportedly struck fuel tanks at Salalah port in Oman, according to state media, as Iran continues to target Gulf infrastructure.
Romanian Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu discussed with Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi the situation of Romanian tourists stranded in Muscat and Salalah due to air traffic disruptions, and the need for flights to also pick up those in Dubai.