US-Israel war on Iran: Oman terminal hit in drone strike; US issues travel warning; Calls grow for Iran to seek peace; Latest updates

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Oman's Mina al Fahal oil terminal halted operations after a suspected drone strike, escalating Gulf tensions. The US State Department maintained travel warnings and reaffirmed security commitments to Gulf partners, amidst calls for dialogue with Iran.

Key points

  • Oman's Mina al Fahal oil terminal halted operations after a suspected drone strike.
  • US State Department maintained travel advisories for the Middle East region.
  • Secretary Rubio assured Kuwait and Gulf allies of US security support.

Tensions in the Gulf escalated Friday as Oman’s Mina al Fahal oil terminal suspended loading operations following a suspected drone strike.

The US State Department kept sweeping travel warnings in place across the Middle East, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington’s security commitments to Kuwait and Gulf partners.

The developments underscore the region’s fragile security environment, even as prominent Gulf voices urge Iran to abandon confrontation in favor of dialogue.

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