Residential building reportedly targeted in Northern Oman, resulting in moderate injuries to two expatriates, via State News Agency

The reported targeting of a residential building in Northern Oman amidst tensions with Iran could signal an escalation in regional hostilities, impacting security perceptions across the Gulf region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 May 2026, 16:41 UTCOn the live feed at 16:21 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Bahrain declared alert for fear of possible attack, Tasnim reports

16:29

UAE announces air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat

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Residential building reportedly targeted in Northern Oman, resulting in moderate injuries to two expatriates, via State News Agency

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Senior military official says Iran had no plans to target the UAE, Iran media reports

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The UAE, which claims that Iran launched a drone and missile attack on its Fujairah port, has now told CNN that it expects the US to help it, via Tasnim

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A building in Oman was also hit by the Iranian fire, Amichai Stein reports.

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This could have potential spillover effects on oil prices and safe-haven assets, making it a significant event to monitor for investor sentiment, particularly as it unfolds during active trading sessions in both the EU and US.

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