Strait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with both sides stressing de-escalation and freedom of navigation as Iran-Gulf talks in Salalah were postponed and Iran insists no new US talks until prior conditions are met. Maritime Security & Oil Risks: Oman said the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia was being towed to port after an attack near Musandam; 23 crew were evacuated while two remain missing, as Hormuz shipping tensions keep oil prices elevated. Regional Climate Push: Oman Climate Week 2026 opened in Muscat with calls for stronger global and GCC cooperation, while Bahrain urged regional coordination and Oman highlighted an environmental innovation centre plan. Oman-US Military Cooperation: Rubio also condemned Iranian attacks on commercial ships, and CENTCOM hosted senior leaders from eight countries in Germany, focusing on security cooperation and shipping through Hormuz. Pentagon Watchdog Fallout: A Pentagon inspector general report says Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings at US bases across Oman and other states, alongside major munitions shortages—adding pressure to the region’s already fragile security and energy flows. Oman Domestic Governance: His Majesty issued two Royal Decrees, including appointing a non-resident ambassador to Tajikistan and ratifying an Oman-CERN education cooperation agreement.