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Iran Attacks Bahrain, Hits Tanker in Strait
Iran hit Bahrain with drone strikes today along with a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz to retaliate against a U.S. airstrike against drone and missile storage facilities on Iran’s coast. While the U.S. Central Command said the strike against Iran was retaliation for its hitting a Singapore-flagged tanker, Iran claims that the United States ... The post Iran Attacks Bahrain, Hits Tanker in Strait appeared first on The New American.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route
Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, U.A.E.: A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, Britain's maritime security agency said. This happened after the United States and Iran carried out strikes, marking their biggest escalation since agreeing to a temporary peace deal. Both sides blamed each other for breaking the agreement made two weeks ago to end the four-month conflict. The U.S. said it struck Iranian targets
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Related coverage for "Iran Attacks Bahrain, Hits Tanker in Strait": MS NOW — Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’. Irish News — Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’. Utusan Malaysia — Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’. Lawyers, Guns & Money — So Much Winning. Times of India — Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route. Iran Herald — Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz