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Last update: 11 hours agoHormuz Pressure, Oil Shock: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has “created no obstacles” and blames the US for a blockade, as shipping disruptions keep markets on edge and a rare Japanese supertanker reportedly slips through the Gulf of Oman. Oman Smart City: Oman is expected to award the Salalah New Smart City design consultancy tender in Q3 2026, with engineering work targeted to run to 2030. Energy Security Planning: India is fast-tracking a deep-sea gas pipeline from Oman (estimated ₹40,000 crore) to cut LNG spot-market risk amid the Hormuz crisis. Regional Diplomacy: Iran sets five preconditions for renewed US talks, while Araghchi arrives in India for BRICS foreign ministers’ meetings. Finance Watch: Pakistan’s central bank says it received $1.3bn in IMF financing. Business Notes: Joyalukkas launches a “biggest jewellery sale” with 40% off making charges across Oman and the Gulf.
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