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Iran Expresses ‘Total Solidarity’ With Oman

May 30, 2026 News Desk, The Cradle. , , , ,
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed “solidarity” and support for the Sultanate of Oman on 29 May, after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Gulf country if it teams up with Tehran to manage the Strait of Hormuz. The comments came during a phone call between Araghchi and Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy. “In very productive call with Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidy, I expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman in face of any threat,” Araghchi said in a statement on X. “We discussed Hormuz and its future administration in line with our sovereign responsibilities and international law. We welcome consultation with all neighboring states,” he added.

Iran Announces ‘Persian Gulf Strait Authority’ With Oman

May 18, 2026 News Desk, The Cradle. , , , ,
The Islamic Republic has officially launched a new body to oversee its management of the Strait of Hormuz, formalizing its demand that the waterway come under Iranian jurisdiction following the start of the US-Israeli war. The body, labeled the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), made its first post on 18 May. “In the Name of God. The official X account of the PGSA is now live. Follow us for real‑time updates on Strait of Hormuz operations and latest developments,” the post stated. The statement has also been carried by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). 

Claims That Israel Used Arab ‘Contractor’ In Alleged False-Flag

March 12, 2026 Ramzy Baroud, Mintpress News. , , , ,
A senior Iranian security official has accused Israel of orchestrating a “false flag” operation in Oman, claiming the attack was designed to inflame tensions between Tehran and Gulf states and undermine regional diplomacy. In remarks to Al-Mayadeen, the official said recent attacks targeting fuel storage facilities in the Omani port city of Salalah were carried out as part of a broader Israeli strategy to destabilize the region. The source said Iran had obtained “accurate intelligence information” indicating that Israel was responsible for the operation.
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