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Oman reports first drone attack amid regional tensions
Oman reports first drone attack amid regional tensions
Dubai, 1 March (Argus) — Oman's Duqm port was hit by two drones, injuring one worker, state-owned new agency Ona said Sunday, marking the first time the sultanate has been drawn into the series of missile and drone attacks linked to the escalating tensions between Iran, Israel and the US. Citing a security source, Ona said one of the drones struck a mobile housing unit for workers, injuring an expatriate, while the debris from the second drone fell near fuel storage tanks. No further casualties or damage were reported. The strike comes despite Oman having acted as the primary mediator in the indirect talks between the US and Iran earlier this month. Oman's foreign minister Badr al-Busaidi said following the last round of talks on 26 February that the two sides had made "significant progress," although no formal agreement was reached . Tehran and Washington were due to hold a new round of talks this coming week in Vienna. But the situation spiralled into open conflict on Saturday when the US and Israel launched a coordinated military operation against Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate by launching missiles and drones at Israel and US military assets in the Mideast Gulf region . The Duqm attack is the first on Omani soil in the recent wave of regional strikes which have affected several neighboring countries, but spared the sultanate until now. Ports in the UAE and Kuwait have also been affected. In Dubai, debris from an aerial interception sparked a fire at one of the berths at Jebel Ali Port. Civil defence teams responded quickly and no injuries were reported, the authorities said in on social media platform X on Saturday. In Kuwait, operations at Shuaiba port were suspended on Saturday as a precaution after debris from an unidentified aerial object fell nearby. By Rithika Krishna Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Airports in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain targeted by drones
Airports in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain targeted by drones
Dubai, 1 March (Argus) — Airports in the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain have been targeted in drone-related attacks, authorities said, causing damage and injuries, with one reported fatality. In Abu Dhabi, a drone targeting Zayed International Airport was intercepted, causing falling debris that killed one person and injured seven, the airport's operator said on social media platform X early today. Dubai International Airport sustained minor damage at one of its concourses in an incident that was quickly contained, its operator Dubai Airports said. Four staff members were injured in the incident while most terminals had already been cleared of passengers under existing contingency plans, the operator said, without providing further details on the incident. At the neighbouring Kuwait International Airport, a drone struck Terminal One, injuring nine people, all of whom are reported to be in stable condition, according to state-owned news agency Kuna. Terminals One, Four and Five were evacuated, acting director-general of Civil Aviation, Duaij Al-Otaibi said, adding that the situation "remains stable". Flights were diverted and passengers affected have been provided accommodation, Al-Otaibi said. Bahrain's airport was also targeted by a drone, said authorities, causing "material damage" but no injuries, with procedures to secure the site underway. The incidents come after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes in response to US–Israeli attacks on 28 February, prompting several Mideast Gulf countries to temporarily close airspaces and suspend flight operations . Dubai Airports confirmed cancellations and delays at its airports, while airline Emirates has suspended all flights to and from Dubai. Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman and Bahrain have also temporarily restricted airspace, according to officials and airlines. The Middle East forms a critical east–west air transit hub linking Europe, Asia and Africa, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the world's largest long-haul transfer points. The closure of multiple airspace zones forces airlines to cancel services or reroute around restricted areas, increasing flight times and fuel burn and disrupting passenger flows. By Rithika Krishna Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Mideast Gulf ships receive Hormuz 'ban' message: UKMTO
Mideast Gulf ships receive Hormuz 'ban' message: UKMTO
London, 28 February (Argus) — Multiple vessels operating the Mideast Gulf have received radio transmissions stating that the strait of Hormuz has been closed, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said today. The UKMTO said broadcasts or statements indicating a closure are not legally binding and it advised vessels to transit with caution. The reports from vessels were not independently verified, UKMTO said. An unverified transmission shared with Argus stated: "From now on the strait of Hormuz is banned for all ships… No ship [of any type] is not allowed to pass [through] the strait of Hormuz." The message was said to be broadcast from the Iranian-flagged Bahram 1, whose location was last shared in 2024. The strait of Hormuz is international water, overlapped by the territories of Iran and Oman. While coastal state sovereignty exists in territorial waters, it cannot be used to bar passage of ships. The US military today begun "major combat operations" in Iran following co-ordinated Israeli strikes, marking the most significant escalation in years in the oil-rich Mideast Gulf region and sharply raising the risk of oil and gas supply disruptions. Marine traffic through the Gulf remains high, ship tracking platforms show, although a handful of laden and ballast tankers operating in the area, mostly bound for Asia-Pacific destinations, have performed U-turns. By Melissa Gurusinghe and Andrey Telegin Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Israel gas fields, refinery shut after attack on Iran
Israel gas fields, refinery shut after attack on Iran
London, 28 February (Argus) — Two key Israeli gas fields are set to stop production and the country's 197,000 b/d Haifa oil refinery has shut down some units, in response to the US-Israel and Iran conflict. The US and Israel began a military operation against Iran today, 28 February. Tehran has responded by firing missiles against Israel and against US military assets in regional countries. Israel's energy ministry has instructed Greek firm Energean to temporarily suspend production at its offshore Karish gas field "following the recent geopolitical escalation in the region", the company told Argus . A source said Israel has also ordered the closure of the country's largest gas field, Leviathan, as a precautionary measure. Leviathan operator Chevron referred questions to the energy ministry. There is no indication of the status of Chevron's other gas field in Israel, Tamar. The Haifa refinery operator Bazan said it has shut down some unspecified units. Israel has another refinery — Paz Oil's 110,000 b/d Ashdod. The shutdowns in Israel are some of the first effects of the conflict on regional energy infrastructure. These appear to be precautionary, given the Haifa refinery was severely damaged in a missile attack during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran in June 2025. Then, Leviathan and Karish were shutdown, and Tamar continued to produce uninterrupted. The shutdowns of the gas fields are likely to result in a steep reduction or complete halt to Israeli gas exports to Egypt, as happened last year. The biggest effect of the conflict would be disruption to shipping lanes and energy movements through the strait of Hormuz, through which around 20pc of global oil supply and a significant share of LNG exports transit. By Aydin Calik Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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