Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution. Euronews · Jul 7
Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says Three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the British military said, in a sharp escalation of attacks on commercial shipping through the vital waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. France 24 · Jul 7
Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, British military says Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar. Euronews · Jul 7
Iran-US war latest: Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran as mourners threaten Trump Thousands gathered to mourn Khamenei as Trump boasts ‘one shot’ could take all the regime’s leaders ‘out’ The Independent UK · Jul 6
Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral IRGC warnings force ships in strait to turn back as Tehran uses passages from Qur’an to send messages to Gulf delegations The Guardian - UK · Jul 5
'Under attack by unknown assailants': British military reports fresh cargo ship attack off Yemen Off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, a cargo ship was attacked by unidentified armed forces, prompting an urgent investigation. This alarming event is set against a backdrop of heightened threats from Houthi rebels, who have been known to target commercial shipping. Concurrently, ground battles between government forces and Houthis have… The Times of India · Jul 5
British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen A cargo ship faced an attack Sunday off Yemen's coast in the Red Sea, near Hodeida. Unknown assailants targeted the vessel, prompting an investigation. This incident follows recent threats from Houthi rebels to resume attacks on shipping. The region has seen increased maritime incidents, including piracy, impacting global trade routes. The Economic Times · Jul 5
Cargo ship reports being attacked in the Red Sea, maritime agency says "Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," the agency said. Euronews · Jul 5
UK maritime agency raises Strait of Hormuz threat level after oil tanker reports being struck It comes after the US military carried out strikes on Iran, which it said were in response to Iranian drone attacks on shipping in the Strait. Euronews · Jun 27
US-Iran war: UKMTO says ship hit by projectile within Strait of Hormuz US-Iran war news: A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an "unidentified projectile," according to the UKMTO. This incident follows US strikes on Iran in retaliation for an earlier drone attack on a cargo ship. Both nations have issued warnings, with the US emphasizing adherence to… The Economic Times · Jun 27
'Foolish violation of ceasefire deal': Trump says Iran hit cargo ship in Hormuz US President Donald Trump condemned alleged Iranian drone attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them a "foolish violation of our Ceasefire Agreement." Iran's IRGC Navy asserted control over transit routes, warning vessels to follow Tehran's directives. This follows technical talks between the US and Iran aimed at… The Times of India · Jun 26
Taiwan ship operator says vessel hit in Hormuz 'unharmed' A Taiwanese shipping operator's vessel, the Ever Lovely, sustained minor damage after being struck by an unidentified object in the Strait of Hormuz. The 21 crew members and cargo remain unharmed. Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority condemned the "unprovoked" incident, which occurred as the ship was leaving the strait. The… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data shows Saudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on cargo. This resumption follows an interim deal between the US and Iran, which has eased tensions and allowed for increased output and exports from Middle Eastern producers.… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Iran fired on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, say US officials Iran fired on a cargo ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to two US officials cited by Reuters. The vessel had earlier reported being struck by a projectile near Oman's coast. The incident raises fresh concerns over maritime security and shipping traffic through the strategically vital waterway. The Economic Times · Jun 25
The Economic Times · Jun 25 Vessel hit by 'unknown projectile' in Hormuz Strait: Maritime agency The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) security agency reported that the incident occurred 7.5 nautical miles (14 kilometres) southeast of Dahit, in Oman's Musandam exclave.
Euronews · May 26 Oil steadies at $100 and markets stay volatile as US-Iran talks stall Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands.
Euronews · May 14 Ship seized near UAE coast headed for Iranian waters, UK maritime agency says A ship has been taken near the UAE coast and is headed for Iranian waters, the UK's UKMTO said, in the latest vessel seizure around the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian - UK · May 3 Trump says US navy will ‘guide’ trapped ships from strait of Hormuz amid ‘very positive’ talks with Iran US president’s post follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’
Evening Standard · Apr 22 UK welcomes ceasefire extension after ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called for a ‘full reopening’ of the key shipping passage.
The Times of India · Apr 22 ‘Ignored repeated warnings’: Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant damage to its bridge. While Iran claims the vessel ignored warnings, the UKMTO reported no prior alert. This incident escalates regional maritime tensions, following recent US seizures of Iranian vessels and ongoing disputes over naval…
The Independent UK · Apr 18 Tankers under fire as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz hours after reopening Iran and the US continued to accuse each other of piracy as Tehran seized back control of the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Iran-US war latest: Oil prices spike after Trump vows to keep hitting Iran ‘extremely hard’ in address to nation The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’
We Got This Covered · Mar 12 Trump promised US Navy protection for ships in Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is blowing up vessels and the Navy is nowhere to be found Operation Epic Blunder continues.
Evening Standard · Mar 11 What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important? The world's busiest oil shipping channel has around a fifth of the world’s oil passing through it each year