Tag: Oman
Pompeo Claims Military Option on Table as Iran Suggests Gulf ‘Attacks’ are US False Flag Op
The US earlier claimed that the Islamic Republic was behind the attack against ships operated by Japan and Norway in the Gulf of Oman...
Saudi Arabia Calls for ‘Swift Response’ to Oil Supply Chain Threats in Wake of Attack on Tankers
Previously, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused Iran of attacking the two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, despite Tehran vehemently denying the...
UK Royal Marines Reportedly Deployed to Gulf in Wake of Tanker Attacks Blamed on Iran
The reported development comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East as the United States and its regional allies have accused Iran of orchestrating...
UAE Wants to Become ‘Second Israel’, Iran’s Foreign Minister Claims
The UAE is leading an inquiry into a recent alleged attack on tankers in the Gulf of Oman, which put the blame on an...
US Carrier Staying Out of Hormuz Strait Despite Threats to Sail Through – Report
Middle East21:37 03.06.2019(updated 21:44 03.06.2019) Earlier, US Fifth Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Jim Malloy said the Navy would not rule out sending the USS...
Canada concludes maritime security and counter-terrorism mission
Canada has concluded Operation Artemis, the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) contribution to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in Middle Eastern and East...
Adapting to new surroundings and a unique role on Operation Artemis
In July 2018, 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, part of 12 Wing Shearwater, Nova Scotia, but based in Esquimalt, British Columbia, received a...
US to send 1,500 extra troops to Middle East amid tensions
The US is to send 1,500 troops to the Middle East to counter the "ongoing...
UK Special Forces ‘Joining US Strike Force’ in Gulf Amid Iran Tension – Report
Middle East10:15 20.05.2019(updated 13:46 20.05.2019) The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group earlier arrived for patrols in the Arabian Sea, with the US...
Hockey Night in Oman
By Lt(N) Linda Coleman It was April 27, a Saturday night, when HMCS Regina was alongside in Muscat, Oman for a port visit during...
US Treasury Department Sanctions Nine Iranian Individuals, 16 Entities
Business16:53 26.03.2019(updated 18:00 26.03.2019) The United States has published a new list of vessels involved in illegal oil shipments, including more than 46 tied...
In dispute over selection panel, delay in sending defence attaches abroad
An ongoing dispute between the armed forces and defence ministry over the composition of...
‘Force for Good’? Pompeo to Visit Middle East to Calm Fears After Trump Remarks
Pompeo will travel to the Middle East next week in an attempt to smooth fears following widespread confusion over Trump’s intentions in Syria.Amid confusion...
Leaked Cables Reveal Situation in Syria ‘Would Be More Complex’ Without Russia
World19:13 19.12.2018(updated 19:27 19.12.2018) The New York Times has obtained more than 1,100 diplomatic cables which were leaked by hackers, and specifically shed light...
Israeli Farsi-Language School Preps Teens for Work as Anti-Iran Spies – Reports
Middle East16:26 22.11.2018(updated 16:41 22.11.2018) israel made an attempt to beef up its intelligence cooperation with the Arab Persian Gulf States this month with...
Former Israeli Minister Lieberman Says More Arab States Turn to Israel
The former defense minister praised the effect of Israel’s diplomatic and economic efforts to making friends with Arab nations, just after he resigned over...
