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Sanctions-hit Tanker Leaking Oil off Coast of Oman

A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman, with satellite imagery showing the spill spreading toward coastal areas and protected marine zones. The vessel, identified as the Caroline Bezengi, is subject to European Union and UK sanctions for its alleged…

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3 sources across 3 countries · Singapore · United Kingdom · United States · 1 state-linked

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The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

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1 August 2026 · morning

Oman Proposes Joint Management of Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Diplomacy

Oman has presented a proposal to Iran for a joint regional mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz using voluntary fees, as U.S. President Donald Trump indicates there is a "good chance" of progress in talks to end the conflict between the two nations. The Omani plan, which has…