Hormuz Security & Shipping: The U.S. fired hellfire missiles from an MH-60 helicopter at a Panamanian-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to evade the blockade, disabling the vessel; the U.S. says it has redirected 55 blockade-runners and disabled three, as Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz largely shut and demands an end to the blockade and sanctions. Oman-Iran Maritime Talks: Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a Strait of Hormuz shipping route map after weeks of technical talks, but a wider deal and a joint statement are still being finalized, with normal commercial traffic tied to U.S. conditions. Oil Spill Risk in Oman: Oman’s Environment Authority says oil pollution has affected about 12 km of the Ras Madrakah coastline, with no significant traces elsewhere and no impact yet reaching Masirah Island; teams are monitoring and testing seafood safety. UAE Blames Iran on ADNOC Attack: The UAE accused Iran of attacking an ADNOC-linked vessel in Hormuz, while Iran rejects U.S. claims that the strait will become U.S. territory. Digital Trade Compliance (Oman): Advintek’s Oman unit Al Faisal Business and Services was named an Oman Tax Authority approved e-invoicing service provider for Fawtara Phase 1. Industrial Investment (Oman): Sur Industrial City signed six investment contracts worth over RO 56 million in H1 2026 across sectors including energy, telecoms, tourism and food production.