Tanker attacked off UAE coast by unknown projectile
The cargo ship came under attack off the coast of the UAE. An investigation is underway.
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Two tankers in Strait of Hormuz struck mines - IRGC
Two tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s approval struck mines and caught fire, the press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an elite unit of Iran’s armed forces, said.
Tanker hit by projectile, disabled off Oman
An oil tanker was damaged and left not under command in an attack off the coast of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
Transit through Strait of Hormuz drops by half
The number of vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz on August 20 fell by half compared with the previous day. Only seven vessels carrying commodities passed through the waterway amid growing concerns over risks to shipping in the Middle East, Reuters reported, citing analytics firm Kpler.
Muscat calls for security in Strait of Hormuz
The Omani Foreign Minister has emphasised that freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depend on achieving peace in the region.
Tanker prices soar amid Strait of Hormuz crisis - media
Oil tanker prices have climbed to their highest since 2008 amid rising demand triggered by the Middle East escalation.
Daily oil volume transported through Strait of Hormuz revealed
The US Department of Energy has released data on how much oil is currently transported through the Strait of Hormuz each day.
Oil tanker hits naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
An oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz Sunday after hitting a naval mine when it deviated from a navigation route designated by Iran, Iranian media reported.
Caspian Pipeline Consortium reports new drone attack on oil tanker
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) has reported a new drone attack on an oil tanker at its terminal near Novorossiysk, forcing it to once again halt the loading of crude oil.
Two oil tankers hit mines near Strait of Hormuz - IRGC
Two oil tankers attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz along a mined route, struck mines, and caught fire, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.
Oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz rise to 10 million barrels per day - media
Daily oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz have reached 10 million barrels, according to US media reports.
Azerbaijan presents oil tanker to Turkmenistan
A ceremony presenting the “Dostlug” oil tanker was held with the participation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Iranian authorities officially launched Persian Gulf Strait Authority
Tehran is expanding its control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through the creation of administrative and economic structures.
Trump announces readiness of several countries to ensure Strait of Hormuz security
US President Donald Trump remarked that several countries are in favour of participating in the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tankers in Strait of Hormuz face two-week blockage - report
Naval warfare experts said the U.S. destroyers and jets needed for the escorts would not be available immediately, given their role in the attacks on Iran, Financial Times reported.
EU to impose sanctions targeting Russian oil via Georgian ports - media
The EU plans to include restrictions on third countries for the first time in its upcoming 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting port operations in Georgia and Indonesia, according to media.
Iran detains tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The vessel's crew consists of 16 sailors
US pursues another oil tanker off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a sanctioned oil tanker near Venezuela as U.S. President Donald Trump intensifies his pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro with a sweeping blockade targeting illicit oil shipments.
EU FMs to approve new package of anti-Russia sanctions
EU foreign ministers will discuss new sanctions against Russia, including blacklisting 40 tankers allegedly carrying Russian oil, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said.
EU agrees on sanctions against Russian oil tankers
The EU representatives for the first time since the start of the special military operation agreed upon a block of sanctions outside the main sanction packages, a source in the diplomatic community in Brussels said.
