Russia halts Don-Azov Channel shipping, closes Kerch Strait after Ukrainian tanker strikes

Russia Halts Azov Sea Shipping as Ukrainian Drone Campaign Targets Tanker Fleet

Russia has temporarily halted commercial shipping through the critical Kerch Strait and Don-Azov Canal following large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks targeting its maritime logistics. The suspension comes after Ukraine struck over a dozen Russian vessels, heavily targeting Moscow’s sanctioned “shadow fleet” of oil tankers. The strikes continued into Saturday, July 11, with drones hitting four vessels, including a methanol tanker, in the Gulf of Taganrog.

Day 1,599 of WW3: Russia halts Azov Sea shipping as Ukrainian drone campaign targets Moscow's sanctioned "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. This is your Saturday Ukraine invasion conversation [News]

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2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal

2 Korean-operated vessels exit Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran deal

Iran tutup lagi Selat Hormuz tetapi dinafikan AS

BEIRUT: Markas Pemerintah Pusat Tentera Iran mengumumkan pada Sabtu bahawa ia sekali lagi menutup Strait of Hormuz, laluan perkapalan strategik yang penting, susulan serangan Israel di selatan Lubnan yang disifatkannya sebagai pelanggaran terhadap perjanjian antara Teheran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS). “Dengan ini diumumkan bahawa Selat Hormuz akan ditutup kepada semua trafik kapal. Langkah pertama ini ... Read more The post Iran tutup lagi Selat Hormuz tetapi dinafikan AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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

Iran Strikes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Threatening More Shipping Disruptions

Tankers moored off the coast in Ulsan, South Korea, on June 25, 2026. —SeongJoon Cho—Bloomberg/Getty Images Iran on Thursday struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, compromising efforts to restore shipping through the narrow waterway and threatening to unravel peace talks with the U.S. The attack came hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps []

[Photo] While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global sh [...]

While the world focuses on Israel, the Islamic Republic of Iran is attacking global shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz. This is not a ceasefire deal, so far it looks like a Western SURRENDER deal to Iran. They get to do whatever they want, and the only ones who are told to cease the fire are the good guys.

[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

Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes

An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to announce new strikes on the country. The attack, which occurred early Sunday local time, comes after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. []

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Footage from earlier shows a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile impacting Kyiv.

— Footage from earlier shows a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile impacting Kyiv.@IntelSlava

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits 12 Russian oil tankers as Putin grapples with nation-wide fuel shortages

Kyiv has amped up its attacks on Russian tankers in recent days

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

By Jonathan SaulLONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the U.S. renewed airstrikes on Iran, triggering retaliation by Tehran in the Gulf.Just two tankers had so far sailed through the strait in the early hours of Thursday. They included the crude supertanker Berg 1, which had loaded at Iran's Kharg Island and is subject to U.S. sanctions, according to analysis from Kpler.

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/

Russia Closes the Kerch Strait After 76 Ships Hit With Drones

Russia Closes the Kerch Strait After 76 Ships Hit With Drones

Mixed messages on Strait of Hormuz create uncertainty for oil

Mixed messages from the U.S. and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz are injecting further uncertainty into the future of the waterway and global oil supplies. Over the weekend, the Iranian military said that it would close the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. At the same time, Washington said the waterway was open. U.S....

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Ship Attacks in Hormuz

The action comes after Iran attacked commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a peace deal agreed to end the U.S.-Iran war.

Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises

Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime drills. They include the Varyag, a Slava-class guided-missile “carrier-killer” cruiser, as well as the Ufa, a diesel-electric attack submarine, the naval arm of the People’s Liberation Army Northern Theatre Command wrote on social media on Sunday. A welcome ceremony was held at the dock to greet the Russian forces, who starting on Monday, will be taking part in the annual Joint Sea...

Ships cross Strait of Hormuz undetected as US-Iran tensions rise

A number of cargo vessels have been transiting the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders switched off following the latest escalation between the United States and Iran.

Iran declares Hormuz Strait closed; warns of ‘severe’ retaliation

Iran fires on container ship, says Hormuz Strait closed...Click to read more

Tankers U-Turn In Hormuz, With Some Taking Iran Route Instead

It's unknown why the ships have U-turned, though Iran has repeatedly said that vessels should only transit the strait through the authorized route designated by the Islamic Republic.

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Blaming Israel

By Mary McCue Bell (The Washington Times) Iran said it's shutting down the Strait of Hormuz just three days after it reopened, citing Israel's strikes...

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.

Ukrainian forces hit 12 Russian tankers, tugboat, cargo ship and oil terminal

Ukraine's General Staff has reported that the defence forces hit 12 Russian tankers, a tugboat and a cargo ship in the Sea of Azov on the night of 8-9 July. Ukrainian forces also struck the Yug Rusi oil terminal and a Russian ammunition depot.

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz days after Trump gave Tehran 'a week off' for Khamenei funeral

Iran struck commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz days after President Donald Trump said he gave Tehran a week off during Khamenei's funeral ceremonies.

US and Iran agree to stop attacks and resume talks

Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz expected to continue safely. The post US and Iran agree to stop attacks and resume talks appeared first on BOL News.

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively The head of national security in Iran’s parliament said on Saturday that any violation of Iran’s shipping instructions through the Strait of Hormuz would be met decisively. This comes after Iran condemned US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities following an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the strait. Reporting from Reuters Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on 21 May 2026 (AFP)

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...

Splash Wrap: Hormuz at a standstill

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill after US strikes on Iran, with president Donald Trump declaring the ceasefire between the two countries “over.” The escalation followed attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strait on July 6 and 7. Ukraine has sharply escalated its campaign against Russian shipping and oil

Hormuz Shipping Near Standstill After US-Iran Strikes – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came to a near standstill on Thursday after the US carried out a second day of strikes on Iran, with the fragile ceasefire between the two sides appearing increasingly shaky, media reported on Thursday, citing vessel tracking data.

Iran Sets New Terms: No Hormuz Reopening Without Lebanon Ceasefire

Iran told U.S. and Qatari mediators in Switzerland that the Strait of Hormuz won't reopen until a Lebanon ceasefire is reached and oil sanctions are lifted.