Iran-US War News Live Updates: Oman warns vessels after suspected naval mine spotted in Hormuz

Oman’s Maritime Security Centre issued an alert to vessels on Saturday, advising seafarers to exercise ‘utmost caution’ after spotting a floating object suspected to be a naval mine west of the Inshore Traffic Zone in the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters. The warning comes amid heightened tensions in the strategic waterway, through which nearly 20% of global oil supplies pass, raising concerns over potential disruptions to commercial shipping and energy markets. The US continues to issue military warnings to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz despite President Donald Trump’s claim that a naval blockade affecting shipping would be lifted. Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency reported that these warnings persist, complicating ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Tensions have escalated following an Iranian missile strike intercepted by Kuwait, which injured five Americans and destroyed a $30 million US Reaper drone, along with damaging another aircraft. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that the US remains ‘more than capable’ of resuming military action if diplomacy fails, emphasizing that American stockpiles are sufficient for global operations. Hegseth also noted Trump’s patience in seeking a deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Earlier, Trump held a two-hour Situation Room meeting to review a proposal extending the current truce by 60 days, aiming for a permanent agreement. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, accused Trump of ‘betraying diplomacy for the third time’ by maintaining the naval blockade and imposing excessive demands during negotiations. Disagreements persist over Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran insists is a sovereign matter. The conflict, launched by the US and Israel on February 28, has resulted in thousands of deaths, primarily in Iran and Lebanon, and disrupted global energy markets by effectively closing the waterway. The latest developments underscore the fragile state of the ceasefire, with both sides maintaining military readiness while diplomatic efforts continue. The suspected naval mine in Omani waters adds another layer of risk, potentially escalating regional conflicts and impacting global oil supplies.