Musandam
Coverage of Musandam in the Nexus archive.
- Oman summons Iranian envoy over drone strikes
Oman summoned Iran’s ambassador to protest drone strikes on sites in Musandam and al-Batinah governorates, demanding respect for sovereignty and good neighborly relations. Omani authorities reported rescuing 23 crew members from the GFS Galaxy vessel, with one still missing, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck the vessel for ignoring shipping corridor instructions.
- Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice'
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz 'until further notice'. Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz were observed from Musandam, Oman on July 9, 2026.
- US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over
The US conducted strikes on Iran following President Trump's announcement that a ceasefire had ended. The incident involved vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, observed from Musandam, Oman.
- U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver After Attack on Tankers
The U.S. has revoked Iran's oil sanctions waiver following an attack on tankers. Iran claims sole control of the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman.
- Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
Trump claims Iran shot down a U.S. helicopter and pledged retaliation. Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Musandam, Oman.
- Pilots ‘are fine’ after U.S. military helicopter goes down over Strait of Hormuz, Trump says
A U.S. military helicopter crashed over the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump stated the pilots are safe. Vessels were anchored at the location as seen from Musandam, Oman on May 25, 2026.
- Iran Fired Attack Drones Toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Official Says
Iran fired attack drones toward the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official. Vessels were observed anchored in the strait from Musandam, Oman.
- Amid Iran talks, Trump surprises Gulf states with call for Israel normalization
During ongoing Iran talks, U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly called for Gulf states to normalize relations with Israel, surprising regional stakeholders. The move highlights shifting diplomatic dynamics in the Middle East amid geopolitical negotiations.