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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.