Strait of Hormuz Update: A foreign container ship ran aground after reportedly not following Iran’s approved route, with Iranian state TV saying shippers must follow Revolutionary Guard instructions—another sign of how fragile navigation remains as the US-Iran ceasefire process continues. Oman’s Hormuz Fees Push: Despite US objections, Iran and Oman are moving ahead with plans to collect transit fees from ships using the Strait of Hormuz, with Oman submitting a proposal that frames payments as “voluntary” while Iranian officials say they’d be obligatory. US-Iran Talks in Doha: Indirect technical talks are underway in Qatar, but direct high-level meetings are denied by both Qatar and Iran, as mediators focus on implementing the interim MoU and managing the strait. Travel Alert: The US State Department issued Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” warnings for Oman ahead of the July 4 holiday. Oman Air Expansion: Oman Air launches a new nonstop Muscat–Singapore route and is eyeing further North Asia growth, aiming for strong seat-fill levels in year one. Adventure Tourism in Oman: Mountain hiking is growing fast in Oman, with young-led groups promoting safer, more sustainable trips. Regional Connectivity: Dubai received its first direct Tehran–Dubai passenger flight since the regional crisis, signaling gradual restoration of air links.