Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat for talks with Oman on “safe transit” mechanisms as the US presses for a public commitment that the strait is open and ships won’t be attacked, with mediators trying to salvage an interim US-Iran framework after renewed strikes. US-Iran Pressure Points: Washington says Iranian officials privately admitted the ship attacks were a “mistake” and wants that acknowledged publicly, while Trump reiterates the ceasefire is “over” even as talks continue. Oman Trade Snapshot: Oman recorded a trade surplus of OMR2.09bn at end-April 2026, supported by exports of OMR7.6bn and imports of OMR5.5bn, with re-exports rising to OMR770m. Oman-India Coordination: Oman and India’s top diplomats discussed Hormuz maritime security and ways to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy and logistics. Shipping & Legal Fallout: Seafarers from a Thai cargo ship attacked in the strait filed a lawsuit against the operator, citing labour rights violations and unsafe routing. Anti-Fraud Enforcement: INTERPOL’s Operation First Light reported 142,000 victims across 97 countries and major arrests, including payment freezes tied to social engineering fraud. Regional Logistics Move: Saudi Mawani added Maersk’s service to Jeddah Islamic Port, linking it with Salalah and other global routes.