Strait of Hormuz Shipping Under Strain: UKMTO says two separate tanker incidents off Oman—near Lima and Khasab—were hit by an “unknown projectile,” with engine-room damage reported in one case and no casualties or environmental impact in either, as traffic remains thin and operators keep extra caution. Diplomacy vs Escalation: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi warned Britain against any US-linked military cooperation, while Iran says it is working with Oman on operational mechanisms to manage Hormuz navigation and warns third parties against interfering. Energy Market Watch: Oil prices edged up after reports some tankers were forced to turn back in Hormuz, keeping supply-risk premiums elevated as talks continue. Oman Economy & Energy Data: Oman’s natural gas production rose 6.7% to 29.54 billion cubic metres by end-June, with higher industrial and power-generation consumption. Markets in Muscat: The Muscat Stock Exchange main index resumed its rise, gaining about 160 points to close at 7,277, supported by retail buying and improved H1 profits. Tourism & Hospitality: InterContinental Muscat earned Green Key certification, and Swiss-Belhotel opened Swiss-Belhotel Nizwa, adding to Oman’s GCC hotel pipeline.