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Crude Oil Tanker Struck by Projectile off Oman, UKMTO Reports
A crude oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in waters off Oman, UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed, the latest maritime incident near the Strait of Hormuz.
Projectile Strikes Tanker Entering the Strait of Hormuz
A projectile struck a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz on September 21, AP News reports, in the latest kinetic incident at the world's most critical oil shipping chokepoint.
Supertanker on Fire After Hitting Mines in Strait of Hormuz
An oil supertanker caught fire after striking naval mines in a restricted zone south of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC confirmed via state-affiliated media.
Ship Strike in Strait of Hormuz Kills One, Iranian Media Report
Iranian media report one person killed in a ship strike in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, confirmed by AP News, as regional attacks escalate across the Middle East.
Supertanker Catches Fire After Striking Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC confirms an oil supertanker caught fire Monday after hitting two naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz while transiting what it called an unauthorized route.
Another Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz as Attacks Escalate
UKMTO confirms a second vessel was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, deepening what maritime officials describe as an ongoing shipping crisis.
Tanker Hit by Unknown Projectile in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO Says
UKMTO reports a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Thursday, hours after Iran and Oman announced a temporary Hormuz diplomatic framework.
Iran and Oman Agree to Temporary Strait of Hormuz Deal
Iran and Oman have agreed to a temporary Strait of Hormuz framework, but Tehran has vowed to keep the waterway closed unless Washington accepts its terms.
Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz, Crew Casualty Reported
A commercial vessel was struck transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, with a crew casualty reported and the Omani Coast Guard assisting survivors, a regional maritime agency said.
Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Strike on Saudi Tanker NCC Ghazal
Yemen's Houthi military spokesman said Tuesday the group targeted the Saudi oil tanker NCC Ghazal with ballistic missiles, forcing the vessel to turn back.
IRGC Navy Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed to All Vessels
Iran's IRGC Navy said Saturday the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels and warned ships against approaching, citing Israeli and US violations, Middle East Monitor and Middle East Eye reported.
Iran's Hormuz Toll Idea Sits Against Trump's 'Toll Free' Pledge
An Iranian official floated transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz hours after Trump's 'toll free' opening pledge. The Geneva accord cannot operationally hold both lines.
Iran's Araghchi Says Hormuz Decisions Will Be Made Jointly With Oman
Iran's foreign minister claimed Tehran and Muscat hold a "natural right" to manage the Strait of Hormuz, saying other Gulf states will be consulted but the two littoral nations will have the final say.
IRGC Says Opponents Must Adapt to 'New Rules' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard signaled a hardened posture over Strait of Hormuz transit Thursday, warning rivals to accept "new rules" as US-Iran talks stall and a House war-powers vote rattles Washington.
Cargo Vessel Hit by Projectile in Gulf Near Iraq, UKMTO Says
A cargo vessel suffered a large explosion after being struck by an unknown projectile about 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr, Iraq, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre reported.
IRGC Bars Vessels From 'Hostile Countries' From Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard moves from a coordination regime to an explicit ban list at Hormuz, with criteria for 'hostile' undisclosed and Gulf shippers already sailing dark.
Rubio Says Hormuz Can Reopen 'Without Toll' as Insurance Premiums Hold at 5%
Secretary Rubio's 'no toll' line is the U.S. counter to Iran and Oman toll proposals, but war-risk insurance premiums have not budged from five times pre-war levels.
US Says 88 Commercial Vessels Diverted From Strait of Hormuz
US officials say 88 commercial vessels have been redirected away from the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Iran cycle, as crude reroutes around Africa and freight rates climb.
Aramco, ADNOC run tankers through Hormuz with AIS off as blockade hardens
Saudi and Emirati oil majors are quietly moving crude and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz with transponders dark, Bloomberg reports, as US Navy interdictions and Iranian threats squeeze legitimate shipping to a trickle.