Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice” after a container ship was hit near Oman; the US says the IRGC attacked a Cyprus-flagged vessel and reports one crew member missing, while the US carried out a third round of strikes hitting about 140 Iranian targets. Oman-Iran Talks: Oman and Iran agreed in Muscat to keep technical and political discussions going on safe navigation and shipping arrangements through Hormuz, with Qatar also attending part of the talks. Maritime Impact for Travelers: With Hormuz at the center of the standoff, shipping and energy uncertainty is rising—bad news for regional travel planning and fuel costs. Rescue Update Off Oman: India’s MEA condemned the attack on the GFS Galaxy; 10 of 11 Indian crew members were rescued and one sailor remains missing, with Oman coordinating search and rescue. Oman Business Note: Cavendish Maxwell’s Oman head Khalil Al Zadjali was appointed Vice President of the Valuation Committee at the Oman Real Estate Association (ORA). Aviation: Malaysia Airlines launched new direct flights to Shenzhen and Changsha, boosting China connectivity for leisure and business travelers.