39%of the 192 stories on this subject ran on one side of the press and not the other — most often unreported by center media.
Measured across every snapshot the engine kept, Saturday, 30 May 2026 to Monday, 14 September 2026. A story counts as one-sided when outlets on one side of the spectrum carried it and the other side did not.
Recent coverage
Iran plans meeting with Gulf states in Oman to discuss Hormuz shipping routes
44Monday, 14 September 2026EN, FA, URIran-Gulf foreign ministers meeting postponed amid stalled talks
4Oman postpones regional meeting on Strait of Hormuz
3Iran says Gulf states to meet in Oman to discuss Hormuz shipping routes
26Sunday, 13 September 2026EN, FA, URBahrain rejects participation in proposed Hormuz ministerial meeting with Iran
4Oman postpones regional meeting on Strait of Hormuz
3Iran says Gulf states to meet in Oman to discuss safe Hormuz shipping routes
15Four unexplained projectiles strike ships near Khawr Bishah in Oman
2Proposed Hormuz passage deal deemed not feasible for shipping industry
2King Charles to host Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq for state visit
3Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe
14Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe
14US sanctions on Iran prompt Chinese defense of interests; Oman discusses maritime corridor
20Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
9Oman and Japan discuss regional security and cooperation
23Iran and Oman reach agreements on Strait of Hormuz share and revenues
14Iran's President Peseskhyan links Hormuz Strait opening to US adherence to pact
3Oman and Japan stress diplomacy and maritime security amid regional tensions
21Iran and Oman reach agreements on Strait of Hormuz share and revenues
14Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discuss regional developments in Tehran
6Mediators visit Tehran to revive Iran-US talks amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
4Oman and Japan stress diplomacy, maritime security amid regional tensions
19US sanctions on Iran test China's resolve amid regional shifts
13Iran and Oman reach agreements on Strait of Hormuz share and revenues
12Iranian and Omani foreign ministers discuss regional developments
5Iran and Oman reach agreement on Hormuz Strait revenue sharing
3Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; crew safe
3Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs Iran deal
32Wednesday, 26 August 2026DE, EN, FR, ITIran and Oman reach agreements on Strait of Hormuz share and revenues
7Iran and Oman foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional issues
4Iran and Oman reach agreement on Hormuz Strait revenue sharing
3Oil prices fall 2% amid Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz
2Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs Iran deal
32Tuesday, 25 August 2026DE, EN, FR, ITOman, Japan stress diplomacy and maritime security amid regional tensions
13China vows to defend interests amid US threats; Trump calls for end to Iran executions
4Iran and Oman foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties and regional issues
4Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US-Iran negotiations
29Friday, 21 August 2026DE, EN, FR, ITOman, Japan, and India stress diplomacy and maritime security amid regional tensions
5Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US-Iran negotiations
28Thursday, 20 August 2026DE, EN, FR, ITOil spill off Oman from Russia-linked tanker spreads over large area
24Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the way' of US-Iran negotiations
25Wednesday, 19 August 2026DE, EN, FR, ITOil spill off Oman from Russia-linked tanker spreads over large area
24Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US activities in Strait of Hormuz
6Trump threatens to bomb Oman amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz
5Iran lawmakers challenge regional monitoring of Hormuz Strait
5Oil spill off Oman from Russia-linked tanker spreads over large area
24Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US-Iran negotiations
19Tuesday, 18 August 2026DE, ENTrump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US activities in Strait of Hormuz
6Iran lawmakers challenge regional monitoring of Hormuz Strait
5Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran
4Tuesday, 18 August 2026ES, PTOil spill from Russia-linked tanker spreads off Oman's coast
23Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it obstructs US-Iran negotiations
9Trump reportedly threatened to bomb Oman if Strait of Hormuz activity blocked
3Oil spill off Oman spreads widely from grounded tanker
21Iran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz nears completion as Trump seeks separate agreement
74Saturday, 15 August 2026EN, FA, UROil spill off Oman spreads widely from grounded tanker
21Iran lawmakers challenge regional monitoring of Hormuz Strait
4Iran refutes US claims of talks, states negotiations only with Oman on Hormuz
74Friday, 14 August 2026AR, EN, FA, URIran-Oman deal on Strait of Hormuz nears completion as Trump seeks separate agreement
74Friday, 14 August 2026EN, FA, UROil spill off Oman from tanker under sanctions against Russia spreads
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