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Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, India Confirms 12 Injured
India's Ministry of External Affairs confirms 12 crew members injured after a tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman.
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.
Kuwaiti Tanker Hit in Hormuz as Attacks Continue Into October
A Kuwaiti tanker caught fire after a projectile struck it in the Strait of Hormuz on October 1, extending a string of attacks despite U.S. claims the strait remains open.
Three Tankers Struck by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
Three Liberia-flagged oil tankers were hit by unknown projectiles transiting the Strait of Hormuz this week, transponders off, per shipping intelligence firms.
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.
Oman Confirms Attack on Tanker El Gaia; Two Crew Members Missing
Oman's Maritime Security Centre confirms the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia was attacked off its coast. Twenty-three crew rescued; two remain missing.
Vessel Struck and Burning at Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Reports
The UK Maritime Trade Operations office reports a vessel on fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after being struck by an unknown projectile, stoking fears over oil supply.
Iranian Commercial Ship Struck Near Hormuz, 1 Killed
An Iranian commercial vessel was struck near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, killing one person, according to Iranian state media cited by AP, raising new fears over oil supply.
Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a projectile struck a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, the latest attack in an escalating shipping crisis at the world's most critical oil chokepoint.
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 Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday, the latest in a series of attacks on commercial shipping.
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.
Ship Disabled by Attack in Strait of Hormuz
A vessel has been disabled by an attack in the Strait of Hormuz, AP News reports, as tanker traffic through the critical waterway hits its lowest daily count since May.
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.
ADNOC Says One of Its Tankers Attacked While Transiting Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company confirmed one of its vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported. Saudi Arabia condemned the strike as oil pushed toward $100.
Adnoc Says Two of Its Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
UAE state oil firm Adnoc confirms two of its vessels were attacked Thursday evening while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injuries were reported.
Brent Crude Spikes to $76 After US Revokes Iran Oil Export Waiver
Oil prices jumped more than 5% after the US revoked Iran's oil export waiver and IRGC drones struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening the ceasefire collapse.
Iran Strikes Three Tankers Near Hormuz; U.S. Revokes Oil Export License
Iran struck a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi supertanker near Hormuz on Tuesday. The U.S. Treasury revoked Iran's oil export license, sending Brent crude up more than 5%.
Seoul Attributes Hormuz Tanker Attack to Iran
South Korea publicly assesses Iran was likely behind a recent strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first non-US, non-Arab government to attribute the incident.