Iran strikes Omani island base used for tanker escorts in Strait of Hormuz

Iran struck an Omani island base on Tuesday, claiming it assisted US military escorts for tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. The strike targeted Didamar, a small island at the Persian Gulf's entry with navigational equipment, which Tehran said aided "oil smuggling by the enemy." Omani officials confirmed an explosion, and social media showed smoke rising from the site. The attack follows US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island and comes amid stalled peace talks, with at least 130 incidents and 25 seafarer deaths recorded in the waters since the war began.