Oman’s Economic Gains at Risk Amid Strait of Hormuz Toll Talks with Tehran
Oman has climbed 19 places in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, but negotiations with Iran over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten its recent progress.
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Oman has climbed 19 places in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, but negotiations with Iran over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten its recent progress.
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world
The United States conducted significant military strikes on Iran on July 30, 2026, in retaliation for Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan, escalating tensions in the Middle East and involving regional actors.
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world
Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.
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