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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1888, Zygmunt Janiszewski, Polish mathematician and academic (died 1920) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Iran, Oman mull Hormuz costs
MUSCAT/ABU DHABI: Iran and Oman will study the costs to be charged for services provided in administering the Strait of Hormuz, the two countries said Tuesday, insisting they held...
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Middle East Eye
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz
Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz Qatar's prime minister visited Muscat on Wednesday for talks with Oman on setting up negotiations involving Iran, Iraq and Gulf states on the reopening and future operation of the Strait of Hormuz, a diplomat briefed on the talks told Reuters. The discussions are separate from US-Iran peace talks and de-mining arrangements, and Gulf states are expected to push for no transit fees while Iran could propose environmental, navigation and security fees, the diplomat said.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
MUSCAT, Jun 23: Oman’s foreign minister said talks with senior Iranian officials in Muscat focused on ensuring toll-free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key provis...
The Tribune
· Jul 1, 2026
Iran, Oman advance plans for Strait of Hormuz transit fees despite US opposition: Report
Iran and Oman are advancing plans to introduce shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz despite US objections, according to The New York Times. The proposal follows earlier Iranian blockades, though US President Donald Trump recently warned he would bomb Oman if it did not behave just like everybody else.
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Investors fear next toll fight could hit the Strait of Malacca
Iran’s push for control over the Strait of Hormuz has prompted some energy market participants to worry about the introduction of tolls on the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s most important energy and trade choke points. It follows reports that Iran and Oman, which sit on opposite sides of the Strait of Hormuz, []...Click to read more
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 26, 2026
GCC rejects any shipping fees for Strait of Hormuz transit
Abu Dhabi, June 26 (SANA) Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Al Budaiwi said on Friday that the Gulf states oppose imposing fees on commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that Oman shares the same position. Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Al Budaiwi said GCC member states had received no information supporting reports []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 12, 2026
UAE tingkat pengeluaran minyak selepas keluar OPEC
ABU DHABI: Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE) meningkatkan pengeluaran minyak ke paras tertinggi bulan lalu, sekali gus mengetepikan kebimbangan mengenai kawalan Iran terhadap Selat Hormuz serta memanfaatkan keputusan negara itu untuk keluar daripada Pertubuhan Negara-Negara Pengeksport Petroleum (OPEC). Menurut laporan dikeluarkan Agensi Tenaga Atom Antarabangsa (IAEA) kelmarin, UAE mengepam 4.1 juta tong minyak sehari pada Jun, ... Read more The post UAE tingkat pengeluaran minyak selepas keluar OPEC appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Iran, Oman mull Hormuz costs": Middle East Eye — Qatar PM visits Oman for talks on Strait of Hormuz. Arab Times Online — Oman, Iran Discuss Toll-Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz. The Tribune — Iran, Oman advance plans for Strait of Hormuz transit fees despite US opposition: Report. Off The Press — Investors fear next toll fight could hit the Strait of Malacca. Syrian Arab News Agency — GCC rejects any shipping fees for Strait of Hormuz transit. Utusan Malaysia — UAE tingkat pengeluaran minyak selepas keluar OPEC