Gulf of Oman

Gulf of Oman

Strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf

The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman, also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran, is a gulf in the Indian Ocean that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gulf. It borders Iran and Pakistan on the north, Oman on the south, and the United Arab Emirates on the west.

Also known as...Makrān Sea, Sea of Oman, and Persian Sea
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US jet disables Iranian tanker

US jet disables Iranian tanker The U.S. military disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman for breaching a naval blockade.