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Muscat’s in the news as UK delays a flight from here amid Middle East tensions; it's Oman’s bustling capital, home to over a million people.

Stories involving Muscat

UK Evacuation Flight Delayed from Oman

On March 5, 2026, the UK government’s first charter evacuation flight from Muscat, Oman, to London was delayed due to technical and operational issues but has since departed. Over 140,000 Britons are registered in the Middle East amid escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The UK is conducting one of its largest repatriation efforts, with commercial and charter flights ongoing.

Tourist Boat Capsizes Near Oman

A boat carrying 25 French tourists, a guide, and captain capsized 2.5 nautical miles from Sultan Qaboos Port in the Gulf of Oman. Three tourists died, two sustained minor injuries. Investigations are ongoing. The incident occurred today, Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

US and Iran to Hold Talks in Oman

The US and Iran will meet in Oman on Friday for diplomatic talks amid ongoing tensions. The discussions focus on Iran's nuclear program, with disagreements over missile inclusion. The US builds forces in the Middle East as regional tensions escalate, but both sides aim for a mutually acceptable understanding.