Iran Vows to Rebuild Nuclear Sites ‘Stronger Than Before’
Iran said that it would rebuild nuclear sites damaged by Israeli and US strikes "stronger," as mediator Oman urged to revive diplomacy.
US, Yemen’s Houthis Agree Ceasefire: Mediator Oman
The US and Yemen's Houthis have reached a ceasefire agreement, mediators announced Tuesday, saying the deal would ensure "freedom of navigation" in the Red Sea where the Iran-backed rebels have attacked shipping for months.
Iran, US to Hold Second Round of High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Rome
The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear program, a week after an initial round of discussions that both sides described as "constructive."
Oman Selects Indra’s Long-Range Lanza 3D Radars
Oman has chosen Indra's Lanza three-dimensional (3D) long-range radars to enhance the Royal Air Force of Oman’s (RAFO) capabilities.
US Pentagon Chief Says Military Ready to Ensure Iran Never Gets a Nuclear Bomb
The US defense secretary reiterated Sunday that the United States hopes for a diplomatic solution to keep Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but if that failed the military was ready "to go deep and to go big."
Oman Procures Naval Vessels From Thai Shipbuilder
Oman’s Ministry of Defence has procured “several” vessels from Bangkok-based shipbuilder Marsun as part of the government’s naval fleet expansion.
Saab to Enhance British Army Training in Oman With $26M Contract
Swedish defense company Saab has received an amended contract worth 20 million British pounds ($26 million) for expanded support of the British Army’s live training in Oman.
Four Pakistanis Killed in Rare Oman Attack Near Shiite Mosque
At least four Pakistanis were killed and another 30 wounded in a shooting near a Shiite mosque in the Omani capital Muscat, officials said.
Armed Men Board Oil Tanker off Oman: Maritime Agency
Armed men in "military-style" uniforms boarded an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, a maritime security agency said.
Iran Guards Seize Commercial Ship in Gulf: US Navy
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized a commercial ship, the US Navy said, a day after it had accused Iranian forces of similar attempts.
US Wants to Shift NASAMS From Middle East to Ukraine: Raytheon CEO
The US is reportedly in talks with Middle Eastern countries to shift some of their air defense systems to Ukraine.
US OKs Sale of 48 Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapons to Oman
The US State Department approved a $385 million foreign military sale of 48 Raytheon medium-range, precision strike standoff systems to Oman.
Two Americans, 240 Yemen Rebels Freed in Apparent Swap
Two captive Americans were freed Wednesday in Yemen as more than 200 supporters of the country's Houthi rebels were allowed to return home, in an apparent swap involving Saudi Arabia and Oman.
US begins talks with Houthi rebels in bid to end Yemen’s civil war
The United States has begun talks with Yemen's Houthi rebels in an effort to end the country's four-year civil war
Boeing Insitu awarded $390 million Blackjack and ScanEagle drone contract
Boeing subsidiary Insitu awarded more than $390 million for Blackjack and ScanEagle drone systems for the U.S. military, Canada, Poland and Oman
Gulf armed forces urgently need new HR models
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have invested heavily in military equipment. Now they need to invest in people, Strategy& partner Haroon Sheikh writes
