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IRGC Forces Tanker to Turn Back in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps turned back a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, per a UKMTO incident report. Details on vessel identity and cargo remain unconfirmed.
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.
Vessel Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO Confirms
UK maritime security agency confirms a vessel was hit by an apparent projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, the latest incident near the vital chokepoint.
Cargo Ship Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Catches Fire
A cargo ship caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, killing at least one person, per UK Maritime Trade Operations.
Cargo Vessel Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz, Two Casualties
A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday with two casualties, UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed.
Iran Claims Strike on Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz, Fire Reported
Iran struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, per AP and UKMTO. Tehran claimed responsibility for the attack on the world's most critical oil shipping lane.
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.
IRGC Strikes US Unmanned Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Two Ships Hit
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Friday; UKMTO confirmed projectiles struck two additional ships off Oman.
UKMTO: Projectiles Strike Two Ships Off Oman as IRGC Claims Hormuz Drone Attack
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirms projectiles hit two vessels off Oman on Sept. 11, as Iran's IRGC claims it attacked a U.S. unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
UKMTO: Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz
UK Maritime Trade Operations said Monday it received multiple reports that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, a fresh maritime incident in the chokepoint.
Cargo Ship Reports Attack in Red Sea off Yemen, British Military Says
The UK's maritime authority relayed a cargo ship's distress call from the Red Sea off Yemen's coast, according to a British military statement carried by AP. Details on the vessel and attackers remain unconfirmed.
Cargo Ship Hit by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz; UN Pauses Plan
A cargo ship was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman, UKMTO confirmed Thursday. The UN paused its evacuation plan in response.
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.
Beirut Strike, UKMTO Advisory, Hezbollah Tempo Test 60-Day Window
Israeli aircraft reportedly killed an Imam Hossein Division missile commander in Beirut as UKMTO warned shipping and Hezbollah claimed 22 attacks in 24 hours.
Bulk carrier struck off Qatar widens maritime conflict beyond Hormuz
UKMTO said a bulk carrier was hit by an unknown projectile 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha early Sunday, the first reported maritime strike outside the immediate Strait of Hormuz corridor.