Iran strikes Oman island the US uses to help ships sail through Hormuz

The New York Post ^ | November 10th, 2026 | By Ronny Reyes

[Mariner]

Iran attacked an Omani island base on Tuesday that it claimed was helping the US conduct its military escorts for tankers along the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported.

The Iranian military carried out a strike on Didamar, a small, rocky outcropping located at the entry of the Persian Gulf outfitted with navigational equipment.

Tehran claimed the personnel at the island “were helping the flow of oil smuggling by the enemy,” with Omani officials confirming that a loud explosion was detected at the base that has helped sailors navigate the waters since the early 1900s.

Viral video circulation on social media showed black smoke billowing from the small island on Tuesday following the strike. Explo

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[Mariner]

Not to worry, POTUS will meet their terms and the strait will open shortly.

[Mr. Mojo]

These guys show that “they want to make a deal very badly” in the most unusual ways.

[frank ballenger]

Trump said there would be no more kinetic actions against Iran until the midterms.

Midterms ended a week ago tonight.

[frank ballenger]

Learned it from the British. “Keep a stiff upper lip.”

[jonsie]

“And have not wavered since,” I’d say you are wavering!

[Fledermaus]

Was it a bottle rocket or roman candle?

[Mariner]

Current Production and Stockpiles: Subsequent intelligence and western estimates indicate that Iran maintains at least 1,700 ballistic missiles and continues manufacturing roughly 50 ballistic missiles per month—about half of its pre-war production capacity

[Mariner]

Current Production and Stockpiles: Subsequent intelligence and western estimates indicate that Iran maintains at least 1,700 ballistic missiles and continues manufacturing roughly 50 ballistic missiles per month—about half of its pre-war production capacity