Gulf of Oman
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indiatoday.intoday.inVessel Struck Twice in Gulf of Oman After U.S. Action
A commercial vessel was hit by missiles roughly 40 nautical miles southeast of Umm Qasr. The strike followed U.S. action that disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel earlier in the weekend.
thelogicalindian.comCargo Vessel Catches Fire and Sinks in Gulf of Oman, India Examining Circumstances
Indian officials are reviewing the circumstances surrounding an attack on a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman. The ship caught fire before sinking in the strategic waterway. The development was reported by officials familiar with the matter.
thehindu.comIranian Oil Tanker Sea Star III Continues Burning Off Jask After U.S. Navy Strike
The Iranian oil tanker Sea Star III remained on fire off the port of Jask as of May 11, 2026. The vessel was struck by a U.S. Navy airstrike late last week while at port, causing severe damage to its aft section. The tanker has been burning since the strike.
theaviationist.comU.S. Navy F/A-18 Strikes Funnel of Iranian Tanker SEA STAR III in Gulf of Oman
A U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet launched from the USS George H.W. Bush struck the funnel of the National Iranian Tanker Company VLCC supertanker SEA STAR III on May 8, 2026. The incident occurred at coordinates 25.63345, 57.92449. @TankerTrackers reported the details of the vesse…
US Navy Super Hornet Disables Two Iranian Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman
A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired precision munitions into the smokestacks of two Iranian-flagged oil tankers on Friday, disabling both vessels that were attempting to enter an Iranian port in violation of a US maritime blockade. The action is the latest in a series of incident…
indiatoday.intoday.inWar Risk Premiums for Ships in Gulf of Oman Surge Over 1,000% Since March
War risk premiums for insuring ships in the Gulf of Oman have increased more than 1,000% since March, rising from negligible amounts to 5-10% of a ship's entire value per trip. This surge corresponds to elevated perceived risks for vessels in the area. @MarioNawfal reported these…
middleeasteye.netIranian Cargo Ship Arrives in Iran Amid Reported US Blockade
An Iranian cargo ship crossed the Gulf of Oman under Iranian naval escort and arrived in Iran. This occurred while a US blockade is reportedly in force. The movement raises questions about the blockade's implementation.