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Saudi, Qatari-flagged tankers damaged near Hormuz after US threatens Iran
Threats to resume war on Iran coincide with the funeral of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in an illegal US-Israeli strike
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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
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
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.
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.
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
US Talks Tested as LNG Ship Struck in Hormuz Strait
A laden liquefied natural gas carrier was hit by a projectile near the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz, heightening unease among shipowners and testing a US-Iran agreement intended to halt attacks in the waterway. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sky News
· Jul 7, 2026
Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz
Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz
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
Haaretz
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
Arab Times Online
· Jul 7, 2026
UAE and Saudi Arabia Condemn Iran Over Attacks on Qatari and Saudi Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
ABU DHABI/RIYADH, Jul 7: The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned what they described as Iranian attacks on commercial oil tankers transiting the Strait of...
DNyuz
· Jun 26, 2026
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 []
Economic Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Oil falls after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha
Oil prices dipped as Qatar reported positive progress in indirect Iran-U.S. talks concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent exchanges, tanker traffic is recovering, with U.S. officials noting a return to pre-war levels. This, coupled with anticipated OPEC+ output hikes and a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories, is fueling expectations of oversupply and pushing prices lower.
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Strait of Hormuz tensions trigger suspected transboundary oil spill reaching Pakistan
Thick layer of crude oil likely spilled from tankers hit by American, Iranian strikes in, around Strait of Hormuz, has covered vast stretch of southwestern Gwadar coast
Al-Monitor
· Jul 7, 2026
Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei
July 7 (Reuters) - Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran said there would be no more peace talks unless Donald Trump halted his repeated threats to restart the war, as millions of Iranians vowed vengeance at the week-long funeral of their slain leader.The Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al Rekayyat reported that it had been struck overnight and its engine room set on fire. Maritime security sources said a Saudi crude oil tanker had also been damaged.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jun 21, 2026
Iraq Moves to Diversify Oil Exports via Syria Amid Hormuz Disruptions
Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through Syrian ports after the Iran war disrupted its main Gulf shipping routes, according to Iraqi and Syrian energy officials and refinery sources, Reuters reported. The move expands an existing arrangement under which Iraq has been exporting fuel oil via Syria’s Mediterranean port of Baniyas following [] The post Iraq Moves to Diversify Oil Exports via Syria Amid Hormuz Disruptions first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
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.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation
Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation
Mehr News Agency
· Jun 21, 2026
UKMTO reports incident for ship off Yemeni coasts
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The UKMTO says it has received a report of tanker incident southeast of Al-shihr, Yemen.
India News Network
· Jul 7, 2026
Escalating Tensions: Three Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were hit in a series of attacks in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise between Iran and the US.
Caucasian Knot
· Jun 21, 2026
Damage to a pipeline has led to pollution of the Caspian Sea.
An oil slick has been discovered between Pirallahi Island and the village of Dubendi in the Caspian Sea. It is believed to have been caused by an anchor damaging a pipeline. The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan reported that oil supplies had been halted. Experts from the Transparent World project reported three possible sources of contamination in the Caspian Sea, two of which were in Russian territory.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Iran strikes three ships in Strait of Hormuz
Tensions are rising in the Middle East after Iran reportedly struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The US has revoked Iran's authorisation to produce and export oil following the attacks. The attacks threaten to derail negotiations aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict. They also risk collapsing a recent agreement under which Iran pledged to halt attacks in the strategic waterway.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 7, 2026
Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ near Strait of Hormuz region: maritime agency
Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ near Strait of Hormuz region: maritime agency
The Tribune
· Jun 27, 2026
Tanker hit by ‘unidentified projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime agency
A tanker was struck by a projectile in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the crew reported safe. In response, the US launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites, escalating tensions despite a recently established ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Intel Slava
· Jun 25, 2026
[Photo] 🇮🇷⚡️ — Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a rou [...]
— Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a route not approved by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, was attacked.@Intelslava
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.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 3, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's ‘forceful response’ threat to tankers crossing Hormuz; Khamenei's funeral preparations underway
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's joint military command on Thursday warned that all oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must follow routes approved by Tehran or face a forceful response, raising fresh concerns over security in one of the world's most important energy shipping lanes.
Boston.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Iranian drones attack Bahrain, ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz
The attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control. The post Iranian drones attack Bahrain, ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Boston.com.
The Economic Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary
Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay wary
Libertarian Institute
· Jul 7, 2026
Three Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Hit By Drones
Three ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz were hit by drones, causing some damage to the vessels. Iranian state media reported that one tanker traveling near the Omani coast was hit after it ignored a warning from the IRGC. The British military said that projectiles hit two other vessels. There were no reports []
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.
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...
JFeed
· Jul 13, 2026
Breaking: 5 Small Houthi Boats Attack Oil Tanker Off Yemen’s Coast
This is a developing story.
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.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan condemn Iranian attacks on tankers in Hormuz
Capitals, July 7 (SANA) Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan on Tuesday condemned Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that these attacks constitute a flagrant violation of international law and a threat to the safety and security of maritime navigation, according to statements carried by their respective state []
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