Maritime Security in Hormuz: France says it will pull back its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to Toulon after “positive” US-Iran developments, while keeping mine-countermeasure assets and escorts ready to support safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman’s Role: UK and France also said Oman has agreed to work with them to keep sovereign territorial waters safe for navigation, as allied efforts prepare to restore confidence for shipping. Iran’s Shipping Warning: Iran renewed pressure on tankers and commercial vessels, warning they must use Tehran-approved routes or face “immediate and forceful response,” keeping uncertainty around tolls and control alive. Energy Markets: Oil prices were little changed as Persian Gulf flows recover toward pre-war levels, with markets watching whether the ceasefire holds. Trade & Food Exports: India’s Piyush Goyal said 40 MT of Varanasi biscuits have entered Oman for the first time under the India-Oman CEPA, with an MoU for nearly 700 MT more to Oman and GCC markets in 2026-27. Oman Business & Finance: S&P assigned OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP) its inaugural global credit rating of BBB- (Stable), boosting investor confidence in Oman’s upstream energy arm. Green Shipping Fuel: ACME Green Molecules and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical signed a $1 billion deal to supply 100,000 tonnes of RFNBO-compliant green methanol annually for marine use. Urban Mobility: Oman’s Muscat Metro plans are advancing, aiming to link Sultan Haitham City with Ruwi and include Muscat International Airport as part of Vision 2040.