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AGP Executive Report

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US-Iran Deadlock Hits Oman: The June 17 US-Iran MoU expired on Aug 17 with no final peace deal, as Washington ruled out extending it and Iran said the “60-day deadline” had lost relevance. Hormuz Pressure on Muscat: Trump warned Oman it could be “bomb[ed]” if it interferes with US plans for Strait of Hormuz shipping, while Iran said it is working with Oman on a transit-route map and a joint statement to restore commercial traffic. Escalation Signals: A senior Iranian official told Reuters Iran will shift to a “fully offensive” posture and may act to break a US naval blockade if diplomacy fails. Market Fallout: Oil rose toward/above $90 a barrel and US yields climbed, with stocks slipping as investors priced renewed geopolitical risk. Regional Context: Oman’s Sultan met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi as Gulf tensions intensify around Hormuz.

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Aug. 17, 2026

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Governments’ borrowing costs hit further multi-decade highs as US-Iran peace hopes fade

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Sultan of Oman meets UAE's MBZ as Iran-Hormuz talks advance

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Al-Monitor

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Year Founded	2012
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Oman’s national basketball team to face UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Nepal in Asia Cup qualifiers

The Arabian Stories |

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The Arabian Stories

Pro-Government

Owned By	Nishad Padiyarath through The Arabian Stories Press & Electronic Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	Oman, Muscat
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Oman signs Nizwa industrial project deal worth $10.4mn

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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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Oman swimming squad prepares for back-to-back Arab championships

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The Arabian Stories

Pro-Government

Owned By	Nishad Padiyarath through The Arabian Stories Press & Electronic Media LLC
Year Founded	2019
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Publication Location	Oman, Muscat
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GEMS School Management and Adrak Developers LLC to establish landmark international school in Hai al Naseem, Barka, Oman

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Mid East Information

Pro-Government

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Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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UAE President Welcomes Oman Sultan Haitham for Talks on Economic and Development Ties

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Publication Location	India, New Delhi
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Trump says Iran won’t make deal as he threatens Oman over Hormuz

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Brussels Morning

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Year Founded	2020
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Domain Registration Year	2017
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Publication Location	Belgium, Brussels
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