Khasab
Coverage of Khasab in the Nexus archive.
- Blast reported near vessel 20 nautical miles away from Oman
An explosion was reported near a tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman's port city of Khasab. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the vessel and crew were safe.
- UKMTO says explosion near tanker off Oman reported
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion near a tanker 21 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Khasab, with no vessel damage. Earlier, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, Oman, causing engine room damage.
- The Iran War Is Pushing the Global Gas Trade Into the Shadows
The Iran War is disrupting the global gas trade, leading to increased shadow trading activities. Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab, Oman.
- Quarter of Big Oil Tankers Trapped by Iran War Have Escaped
A quarter of large oil tankers trapped in the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war have escaped. Vessels were anchored near Khasab, Oman, as of May 17.
- Trump says agreement with Iran 'largely negotiated' and includes opening strait
Trump claims an agreement with Iran has been largely negotiated, including the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels were observed anchored in the strait near Khasab, Oman, on May 17, 2026.
- Iran is considering taxing users of undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is considering imposing taxes on ships using undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, is located off the port city of Khasab on Oman's Musandam Peninsula.