Khasab
Coverage of Khasab in the Nexus archive.
- 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.