# Oman

Type: country

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-11**: Iran Declares Strait Closed; U.S. Launches Third Round of Strikes — Iran fires on a Cyprus-flagged container ship, declares the strait closed until further notice; U.S. retaliates with strikes on Bandar Abbas and Sirik; new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge.
- **2026-06-19**: Deal Signing Scheduled — The peace deal is set to be signed on this day, though details remain unclear and the arrangement untested.
- **2026-06-15**: Tentative Peace Deal Announced — News of an agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz breaks; oil prices drop, but experts warn of a slow restoration of crude flows.
- **2026-06-11**: Standstill Continues — A small motorboat passes anchored vessels, highlighting the prolonged disruption to maritime traffic.
- **2026-06-08**: Vessels Anchored in Strait — Cargo and commercial vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, as the blockade continues.
- **2026-06**: Interim Ceasefire Deal Signed — The U.S. and Iran reach an interim agreement to end the war, with security of the Strait of Hormuz a key condition for further negotiations.
- **2026-02-28**: War Opening Strikes Kill Ayatollah Khamenei — U.S. strikes in response to prior tensions kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a broader armed conflict.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Hormuz Chaos: Southern Route Open, but 20% of Global Oil Trade at Risk
2026-07-12 17:21:24 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The southern Strait of Hormuz remains open, but near-zero tanker traffic spells supply chain chaos as war risk premiums spike and alternative routes strain logistics networks.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-southern-route-open-supply-chain-disruption

### Strait of Hormuz closure imperils 20% of global oil flow, ship damaged
2026-07-12 05:34:21 · Sentiment: Very Bearish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 3

Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz after striking a commercial vessel has thrown global supply chains into disarray. With a crucial oil chokepoint shuttered 'until further notice,' shippers, insurers, and logistics planners face immediate rerouting, skyrocketing costs, and a missing crew member.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-hormuz-closure-shipping-disruption

### Supply Chain Alert: 21M Barrels Per Day Hang in Balance at Hormuz
2026-07-04 09:33:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

As China urges unimpeded shipping, logistics firms brace for potential Iran-Oman transit fees that could spike insurance premiums and reroute trade, threatening just-in-time global supply chains.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-hormuz-fee-chatter

### Supreme Risk to 90% Trade: Modi Warns Ship Attacks To Spike 20% Insurance Costs
2026-06-17 23:50:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Prime Minister Modi’s G7 warning that ship attacks threaten the global economic lifeline sends a clear signal to logistics and procurement leaders: maritime chokepoint risks are escalating. The Strait of Hormuz disruption could spike war risk premiums by 20% and force cargo diversions. India’s call for collective action highlights the urgent need for supply chain diversification and inventory recalibration.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/modi-g7-maritime-security-supply-chain-disruption-hormuz

### 200 Ships Stuck, Mine Clearing: Hormuz Oil Flow Delays
2026-06-16 00:23:41 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 3

Despite a tentative peace deal, the Strait of Hormuz reopening won't quickly restore crude flows. Hundreds of trapped ships, mine clearance, and insurance hurdles will disrupt global oil supply chains for months, raising costs for refiners and importers.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/hormuz-delays-oil-supply-chain

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