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Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after attacks

SINGAPORE: At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the criti...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’
TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Three foreign oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authori [...]
JUST IN: Three foreign oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization turned back after a warning from Iran's IRGC.@BRICSNews
RAPPLER
· Jul 7, 2026
Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei
The incidents, the first reported attacks in the strait since mourning for Iran's supreme leader began last week, are a reminder that Gulf shipping remains unresolved more than four months since the war started
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Three ships reverse course in Hormuz after IRGC warning
TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Three oil tankers have reportedly altered their course and returned toward the Persian Gulf after receiving warnings from the naval forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks
By Emily Chow and Florence TanSINGAPORE, July 8 (Reuters) - At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway heightened safety and security concerns.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation
Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation
Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
LIVE: Strait of Hormuz traffic tracker
A view of vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and the U.S. concluded a round of indirect talks with no sign they had made headway toward a lasting peace. #iran #war #straitofhormuz #oil #ship #usa Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Hot Air
· Jun 23, 2026
Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air
Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.
Canada's National Observer
· Jun 26, 2026
'Natural leak' of oil detected in the St. Lawrence
Scientists observed oil rising from the seabed in the heart of the Gulf.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 25, 2026
3 Tankers Turn Back After Iran’s IRGC Issues Warnings in Oman Waters
TEHRAN, Jun 25: Three commercial tankers attempting to sail through a US-declared maritime corridor in Omani waters turned back after receiving warnings from Iran’s Islamic Revolut...
ING Think
· Jul 8, 2026
The Commodities Feed: Oil bounces on Persian Gulf re-escalation
ASIA/PACIFIC: Re-escalation in the Persian Gulf has reignited supply concerns, pushing oil prices higher amid questions about the direction of US-Iran peace talks
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 7, 2026
Three tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz as US revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil
Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran
The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunday. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, opened about 3.5 percent higher on Sunday, to nearly 79 a barrel. That is up nearly 9 percent []
Fark
· Jul 7, 2026
Strait's closed again [News]
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Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
"Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 29 (ANI): After nearly four months of conflict, a tenous peace deal between Iran and the United States has seen the crucial energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz open to sea traffic. Oil tankers and other vessels with critical Oil supplies are now transiting freely through the Strait. India, which is largely dependent on energy imports, was able to ride the crisis successfully
NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
Marco Rubio Rejects Iran Tolls On Hormuz As Deal Strains Multiply
Iran War: An Iranian blockade early in the war choked maritime traffic through the strait, sending global oil prices surging, but crossings have begun rising since the deal was signed.
Drudge Report
· Jul 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit...
Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Iran war dramatically reignites as USA launches strikes...Tehran opens fire on SIX American allies...NEW ATTACKS...
Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal
2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal
Irish News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.
Bloomberg
· Jun 23, 2026
Oil Steadies While Tankers Openly Enter Hormuz After Peace Deal
Oil steadied while tankers become more overt in transiting the Strait of Hormuz following an agreement between Iran and the US to end their conflict. Ellen Fraser, Partner and Energy expert at Baringa Partners, discusses the recent moves in oil as the US greenlights Iran to sell on the open market. (Source: Bloomberg)
RedState
· Jul 11, 2026
Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz
Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 21, 2026
Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
The korea Herald News
· Jun 28, 2026
23 South Korean-operated vessels depart Strait of Hormuz so far
Two more South Korean-operated vessels have exited the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul’s oceans ministry said Sunday, leaving only three Korean ships inside the Persian Gulf after weeks of disruption caused by war in the Middle East. At the outbreak of the conflict, 26 South Korean-operated ships were stranded in the Gulf. As of Sunday, a total of 23 vessels had transited the key waterway, all of which were planning to exit immediately after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Acco
TASS
· Jul 11, 2026
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fires warning shots at ship in Strait of Hormuz
Due to the incident, the strait has been closed until further notice, the IRGC says
South China Morning Post
· Jun 30, 2026
Iraq’s 14 million barrels of trapped oil travels through Strait of Hormuz
Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire. Vessels carrying about 14 million barrels of Iraqi oil exited the Gulf in the latter part of June and are now carrying crude to buyers in Asia, Europe and the US, according to tanker tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That is the equivalent of about 1.4 million barrels a day over the 10-day period. All cargoes loaded...
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 4, 2026
The quality of the sand at the Anapa beach has raised concerns among Telegram users.
At the Caucasus beach, where the replenishment with new sand has recently been completed, strong waves expose hard pieces resembling concrete debris.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Chaos In The Strait: Three Tankers Hit, U.S. Slams Shut Iran Oil Window
Three commercial tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, triggering an immediate diplomatic and economic backlash as the U.S. government revoked a license allowing the sale of Iranian oil. The British military confirmed the strikes, which represent the highest number of maritime assaults in the strategic shipping lane in a [] Chaos In The Strait: Three Tankers Hit, U.S. Slams Shut Iran Oil Window
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 7, 2026
So Much Winning
On Tuesday, Iran attacked three tankers in the Straits of Hormuz. This is not the first time that “Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore.” Iran also announced that it would [] The post So Much Winning appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 6, 2026
Can the World Withstand Another Oil Shock After the Iran War?
The four month Iran war triggered the largest disruption to global oil supplies in modern history after Tehran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in response to United States and Israeli military strikes launched on February 28. At its peak, the conflict disrupted an estimated 14 million barrels of oil per day, according to [] The post Can the World Withstand Another Oil Shock After the Iran War? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Disclose.tv
· Jul 12, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN - U.S.
JUST IN - U.S. declares the Strait of Hormuz open to all vessels: Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.Source: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2076278945993888116@disclosetv
The Economic Times
· Jul 7, 2026
The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle
The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle
Just the news
· Jun 21, 2026
Energy Secretary Wright says flow of tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz returning to 'normal'
Reopening the strait and allowing ships to pass through without being attacked is a key part of the U.S.-Iran negotiation to end their war.
The Hill
· Jun 21, 2026
Strait of Hormuz oil flow 'back towards normal': Energy secretary
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is returning back towards normal, a day after Iranian officials signaled they would be closing the vital waterway due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. The Trump administration official said 67 ships went through the strait on Saturday, a slight...
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Related coverage for "Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after attacks": Utusan Malaysia — Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Three foreign oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authori [...]. RAPPLER — Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei. Mehr News Agency — Three ships reverse course in Hormuz after IRGC warning. Al-Monitor — Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation. Reuters — LIVE: Strait of Hormuz traffic tracker. Hot Air — Oil Is Flowing Out of the Gulf. Everything Else Is Up in the Air. MS NOW — Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’. Canada's National Observer — 'Natural leak' of oil detected in the St. Lawrence. Arab Times Online — 3 Tankers Turn Back After Iran’s IRGC Issues Warnings in Oman Waters. ING Think — The Commodities Feed: Oil bounces on Persian Gulf re-escalation. KSAT San Antonio — Three tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz as US revokes license authorizing sale of Iranian oil. DNyuz — Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran. Fark — Strait's closed again [News]. Iran Herald — "Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis . NDTV — Marco Rubio Rejects Iran Tolls On Hormuz As Deal Strains Multiply. Drudge Report — Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorized' vessel hit.... Korea Times News — 2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal. Irish News — Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’. Bloomberg — Oil Steadies While Tankers Openly Enter Hormuz After Peace Deal. RedState — Breaking: Swift Response From U.S. Military After IRGC Strikes Container Ship and Closes Strait of Hormuz. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf. The korea Herald News — 23 South Korean-operated vessels depart Strait of Hormuz so far. TASS — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fires warning shots at ship in Strait of Hormuz. South China Morning Post — Iraq’s 14 million barrels of trapped oil travels through Strait of Hormuz. Caucasian Knot — The quality of the sand at the Anapa beach has raised concerns among Telegram users.. Tampa Free Press — Chaos In The Strait: Three Tankers Hit, U.S. Slams Shut Iran Oil Window. Lawyers, Guns & Money — So Much Winning. Modern Diplomacy — Can the World Withstand Another Oil Shock After the Iran War?. Disclose.tv — [Photo] JUST IN - U.S.. The Economic Times — The likely loser of Gulf's post-war oil battle . Just the news — Energy Secretary Wright says flow of tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz returning to 'normal'. The Hill — Strait of Hormuz oil flow 'back towards normal': Energy secretary
