Oman

Timeline

1. 16 Aug2026
   International

   Iran and Oman agree map of shipping transit route through Strait of Hormuz¹²³

   Iran said on about 15-17 August 2026 that it and Oman had agreed a shipping route map through the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of technical talks; a joint statement was still to follow and a temporary route was announced on 25-26 August, with full reopening tied by Iran to US actions.

   • Iran's foreign ministry spokesman announced agreement on a route map, about 15-17 August 2026
   • Reported design: ships enter close to Iran and exit close to Oman, no fees in the interim
   • Joint statement and joint management arrangements still being finalised
   • Temporary route announced by Deputy FM Gharibabadi around 25-26 August
   • Iran links full reopening to an end to the US naval blockade
2. 26 Jan2026
   International

   Oman becomes 61st signatory of the Artemis Accords⁴⁵⁶

   Oman signed the Artemis Accords on 26 January 2026, becoming the 61st country to join the US-led principles for civil space exploration.

   • Oman signed the Artemis Accords on 26 January 2026 in Muscat, the 61st signatory
   • Signed for Oman by transport and IT minister Said al-Maawali, at the Middle East Space Conference
   • US-led non-binding principles for civil space exploration
3. 18 Dec2025
   International

   India and Oman sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement⁷⁸⁹

   India and Oman signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Muscat on 18 December 2025 during PM Modi's visit. Oman gives duty-free access to nearly all Indian exports by value, and the pact entered into force on 1 June 2026.

   • Signed in Muscat on 18 December 2025 in presence of PM Modi and Sultan Haitham bin Tarik
   • Oman liberalises 98.08 percent of its tariff lines, covering 99.38 percent of India's exports by value
   • India liberalises about 77.79 percent of its tariff lines, with sensitive farm items protected
   • Entered into force on 1 June 2026

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Sources

1. Al Jazeera
2. Ahram Online
3. Aaj News
4. NASA (official)
5. JNS (State Dept statement)
6. WDBO
7. Onmanorama
8. India Shipping News
9. Middle East Briefing