Тanker hit in waters of Strait of Hormuz
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has reached a critical point amid the military confrontation between the United States and Iran
The situation in the Strait of Hormuz has reached a critical point amid the military confrontation between the United States and Iran
A merchant vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing minor injuries to two crew members.
The cargo ship came under attack off the coast of the UAE. An investigation is underway.
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.
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.
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.
The Omani Foreign Minister has emphasised that freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz depend on achieving peace in the region.
Oil tanker prices have climbed to their highest since 2008 amid rising demand triggered by the Middle East escalation.
The US Department of Energy has released data on how much oil is currently transported through the Strait of Hormuz each day.
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.
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 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.
Daily oil shipments via the Strait of Hormuz have reached 10 million barrels, according to US media reports.
A ceremony presenting the “Dostlug” oil tanker was held with the participation of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Tehran is expanding its control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz through the creation of administrative and economic structures.
US President Donald Trump remarked that several countries are in favour of participating in the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
The vessel's crew consists of 16 sailors
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