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gellerreport.comworld10 days ago
Some Ships Reverse Near Oman While Dozens Complete Strait of Hormuz Transit
At least eight vessels including oil tankers turned back near the Omani coast between Friday and Saturday. Some later took routes closer to Iran after a mid-June US-Iran deal to reopen the strait. Daily crossings have risen but stay below pre-war levels.
finance11 days ago
Canada Maintains North Coast Tanker Ban as Alberta Prepares Pipeline Proposal
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Ottawa will keep the federal ban on oil tankers along British Columbia's North Coast. The statement came hours before Alberta was scheduled to release details of a proposed one-million-barrel-per-day pipeline to the West Coast.
news.sky.comscience20 days ago
Oil Tankers Collide Near Strait of Hormuz Amid GPS Interference and Rising Space-Based Navigation Disruptions
Two oil tankers collided near the Strait of Hormuz in June 2025 amid rising GPS spoofing. Forbes reported the incident occurred as electronic warfare tactics intensified in the region.
thehindu.comworld22 days ago
Oil Tankers Continue Transit Through Strait of Hormuz After Interim Deal
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has continued after an interim U.S.-Iran agreement. Data from multiple tracking firms show dozens of vessels, including oil and LNG tankers, moving through the waterway in recent days.
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theiranproject.comfinance22 days ago
Oil Tankers Use Southern Route Near Oman After Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closure
Three laden supertankers carrying 6 million barrels used the southern route near Oman on Saturday. US Central Command reported 17 million barrels passed through the strait that day.
New York Postfinance25 days ago
Tanker Traffic Resumes Through Strait of Hormuz After U.S.-Iran Memorandum
Oil tankers, including Saudi supertankers, have resumed passage after the U.S. lifted its naval blockade. Insurers and shipowners remain cautious pending further guarantees.
thehindu.compolitics25 days agoUpdated
U.S. Ends Blockade of Iran as Supreme Leader Backs Direct Talks
The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iran on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed future direct negotiations with U.S. officials.
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france24.compolitics26 days ago
Iranian Oil Tankers Cross Blockade as Exports Resume
Three tankers carrying about five million barrels of Iranian oil passed through a U.S. naval blockade this week. President Trump recently welcomed resumed oil flows from Gulf allies.
Al Jazeeraworld27 days ago
Iranian Oil Tankers Cross US Blockade Line Ahead of Nuclear Talks
Several Iranian oil tankers exited a US-imposed blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz this week. The crossings occurred two days before scheduled talks between Washington and Tehran on a final agreement to end their war.
uctoday.comworld27 days ago
Oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz before fertilizer cargoes
MarketWatch reported that oil shipments could receive priority passage through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially delaying fertilizer deliveries. The development raises questions about supply timing for agricultural inputs in import-dependent regions.
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zeenews.india.compolitics28 days ago
UK to Announce New Sanctions on Russian Oil Tankers and Finance Networks at G7
The United Kingdom will announce sanctions targeting Russia's shadow fleet and financial networks at the G7 summit in Evian, France. A separate agreement will supply enriched uranium from a UK company to Ukraine's nuclear power stations.
france24.comfinance27 days agoUpdated
Three oil tankers and two ships carrying Iranian goods transit contested route
Iranian Media: Three oil tankers and two ships carrying essential Iranian goods "passed" through the US Naval Blockade.
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Washington Examinerpolitics31 days ago
U.S. Navy escorts oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the Navy has guided more than 20 crude carriers on some nights. Energy Secretary Chris Wright reported 7 million barrels of oil and fuel moving daily through the waterway.
indiatoday.intoday.infinance31 days agoUpdated
U.S. Navy Escorts Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces are escorting oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, with some nights moving more than 20 ships. U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the operations on Friday.
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foxnews.comworld33 days agoUpdated
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz to All Vessels
Iran's top joint military command announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, barring oil tankers and commercial ships. The Revolutionary Guard separately declared the waterway closed and warned that any unauthorized passage will be targeted.
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politics33 days ago
IRGC Navy Strikes Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz and Closes Vital Shipping Lane
@MarioNawfal reported that Iran’s IRGC Navy struck two oil tankers and closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing alleged U.S. ceasefire violations.
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indiatoday.intoday.infinance33 days ago
More Oil Tankers Use Oman Coast Route Through Strait of Hormuz
A growing number of oil tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz via a route closer to Oman’s coast. Many are traveling with AIS transponders turned off to reduce visibility amid regional security concerns.
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koreatimes.co.krworld33 days ago
Oil Tankers Increase Hormuz Transits as Transfers Rise Off Oman
Satellite images show 16 tankers clustered off Oman transferring oil over the weekend. Roughly 2 million barrels a day are now flowing out of the Gulf.
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rte.ieworld34 days ago
Suez Canal Oil Tanker Traffic Rose Nearly One-Third in April 2026 After Strait of Hormuz Closure
The number of oil tankers passing through Egypt’s Suez Canal increased by almost a third in April 2026 after the Strait of Hormuz closed.
New York Posttechnology39 days ago
65% of Outbound Tankers Switched Off AIS in Strait of Hormuz in May, Up From 37% Early in Conflict
Maritime data show 65 percent of outbound oil tankers switched off tracking systems while crossing the Strait of Hormuz last month. The shift coincides with rising U.S. Navy escorts and Iranian safe-passage offers.
rediff.comfinance48 days ago
Iran Reports 25 Commercial Vessels Transited Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state media said 25 oil tankers, container ships and other commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours after receiving permission from Iran. The report did not name any specific vessels or flag states.
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Panama Canal Daily Transits Rise 20 Percent After Strait of Hormuz Closure
Shipping companies have rerouted vessels through the Panama Canal following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Daily traffic has increased from 34 to as many as 41 transits, with liquefied natural gas carriers and oil tankers accounting for most of the growth.
foxnews.comworld55 days ago
Crude Oil Shipments Rerouted Around Africa as Hormuz Supply Concerns Rise
Countries are directing crude oil tankers on longer routes to offset potential supply shortfalls from the Strait of Hormuz. MarketWatch reported that shipments are traveling around Africa to maintain global oil flows.
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bbc.co.ukfinance62 days ago
NYK Line Plans to Expand Oil Tanker Fleet
NYK Line's CEO has stated the Japanese shipping company is looking to expand its fleet of oil tankers to handle supplies from regions outside the Middle East. The comments were cited by Nikkei and reported by financial news wire @financialjuice. The move reflects efforts to diver…
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pravdareport.comworld63 days ago
Bahrain Arrests 41 Amid Regional Tensions as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Holds Following American Strikes on Iranian Tankers
Bahrain announced the arrests on Saturday while a tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding following U.S. strikes on two Iranian oil tankers and military facilities in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump insisted the truce remains in effect even as diplomacy continued am…
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld65 days ago
Satellite Images Show Oil Tankers Burning Off Iranian Port of Jask
Satellite imagery released on May 10, 2026, shows multiple oil tankers struck and burning off the Iranian port of Jask. One image depicts an Iranian tanker with visible fire at its stern following what the source described as an American bomb strike. The extent of damage, casualt…
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nypost.comworld65 days ago
IRGC Navy Warns of Retaliatory Strike on US Base if Iranian Ships Attacked
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy stated that any attack on its oil tankers or commercial ships would be met with a large-scale strike on a U.S. base in the region and enemy vessels. The warning was reported by Iran’s state-run IRIB News agency amid ongoing tensions i…
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France 24politics66 days ago
US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire
A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding Saturday after U.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach a blockade of Iran's ports. Bahrain announced the arrest of 41 people it alleges are linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard. Washington is awaiting Iran's rep…
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upi.comworld66 days ago
31 Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Israeli-Hezbollah Clashes as US-Iran Ceasefire Frays in Persian Gulf
Israeli strikes killed 31 people in southern Lebanon on Friday, one of the deadliest days since fighting with Hezbollah began on March 2. In the Persian Gulf, the US disabled Iranian oil tankers and redirected vessels while declining to comment on an oil spill off Kharg Island. I…
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ibtimes.co.ukpolitics66 days ago
U.S. and Iran Continue Mutual Attacks in Gulf of Oman Despite Ceasefire Claims
A U.S. Navy Super Hornet struck two Iranian-flagged oil tankers on May 8, 2026, the latest in at least four U.S. strikes and 11 Iranian attacks since a supposed ceasefire began April 7. President Donald Trump has described the actions as "love taps" and said the war has been "ter…
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finance66 days ago
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…
Cnbcfinance66 days ago
U.S. Strikes Two Iran-Flagged Oil Tankers in Gulf of Oman
U.S. Central Command said a Navy fighter jet disabled two unladen Iran-flagged tankers attempting to breach a naval blockade by firing precision munitions into their smokestacks on Friday. The action follows exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz the previous day that both sid…
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citizen.co.zatechnology67 days ago
US Sanctions 10 Individuals and Companies in China, Hong Kong, Belarus and UAE for Supporting Iran's Missile and Drone Programs
The Treasury Department announced sanctions Friday targeting 10 more individuals and companies enabling Iran's military supply chain. The measures come ahead of next week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing and follow U.S. strikes on two Iranian oil tankers…
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nypost.comworld67 days ago
Trump Shelves Project Freedom After Saudi Arabia Withholds Base Access
President Trump abandoned the newly launched Project Freedom, a military escort operation for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, after Saudi Arabia refused to provide bases or airspace. The decision came days after the initiative began. Separately, an outbreak of Andes hantavir…
ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld67 days ago
Royal Navy Tracks Russian Frigate for One Month Off UK Coast
The Royal Navy monitored a Russian frigate daily throughout April as it sailed from the Atlantic into the North Sea and escorted six Russia-linked vessels. The frigate, identified as the Admiral Grigorovich, passed through the Dover strait with at least three vessels under econom…
Nbc Newsscience68 days ago
Iran Attacks Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to multiple news reports. The U.S. had previously placed military security teams aboard commercial ships to defend against such Iranian attacks. The incident is among several stories covered in a nightly news…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics65 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Lebanon; Iran Accuses US in Tanker Attacks
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy threatened a heavy response if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked, one day after U.S. forces struck two Iranian tankers. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least 39 people in a single day, further straining a ceasefire in place s…
finance.yahoo.comfinance72 days ago
U.S. Crude Oil Exports Hit Record 5.2 Million Barrels Per Day in April 2026
U.S. crude oil exports surged to 5.2 million barrels per day in April 2026, a more than 30% increase from February, driven by disruptions from the Iran war. The Port of Corpus Christi handled about half of these exports, marking its busiest quarter ever. Iranian oil tankers faced…
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nypost.compolitics72 days ago
Trump Considers Reducing US Troops in Germany
President Trump announced his administration is reviewing a potential reduction of U.S. troops in Germany following criticism from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the U.S. handling of the war with Iran. The statement comes amid ongoing U.S. naval blockade of Iran, which has s…
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japantimes.co.jppolitics72 days ago
Two Oil Tankers Hit by Ukrainian Drone Boats Near Russia's Novorossiysk Port
Ukrainian drone boats targeted two oil tankers awaiting loading at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The strikes occurred overnight, according to reports from independent sources. The incident highlights ongoing tensions involving Russia's oil fleet amid international sanc…
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syrianews.ccworld72 days ago
Iraqi Oil Tankers Enter Syria via al-Yarubiyah Crossing After 14 Years
A convoy of 70 Iraqi crude oil tankers crossed into Syria through the al-Yarubiyah border crossing, marking the first such shipment in 14 years, according to SANA. Separately, an Iranian supertanker evaded a U.S. naval blockade to reach the Asia Pacific region. The updates come a…
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citizen.co.zapolitics73 days ago
Trump Accuses US Navy of Piracy in Iranian Ship Seizures
President Trump likened U.S. Navy operations seizing Iranian cargo ships and oil tankers to piracy during a speech in Florida. He described the actions as profitable amid an ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. The blockade follows Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a…
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rte.iefinance76 days agoUpdated
Satellite Images Show Ten Iranian Oil Tankers Anchored Near Chabahar
Satellite imagery shows ten tankers from the National Iranian Tanker Company clustered outside the port near Chabahar, Iran. The gathering indicates that the US maritime blockade is affecting routes of crude oil shipments departing from Iran. Two tankers have also been removed fr…
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rediff.comfinance79 days ago
Four Empty Iranian Oil Tankers Spotted in Pakistan's EEZ Heading Toward Iran
Four empty Iranian oil tankers have been spotted trying to re-enter Iran from within Pakistan's exclusive economic zone. The vessels were identified as empty and Iranian-owned. This development was reported by tanker tracking service @TankerTrackers.
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uctoday.comworld80 days ago
Iran Permits Two Oil Tankers to Transit Strait of Hormuz
Iran has allowed two oil tankers, including one Indian-registered vessel under sanctions, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. This development occurs against a backdrop of ongoing blockades and military activities in the region. Prediction markets reflect reduced expectations o…
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The Independentworld81 days ago
US Escorted Ships Through Strait of Hormuz in 1980s
The United States protected Kuwaiti oil tankers from Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the 1980s Tanker War. Analysts suggest similar escorts could be considered now amid ongoing conflicts, though challenges exist due to evolved military tactics. The strait handles 2…
interestingengineering.comworld81 days ago
US Navy Directed to Target Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump directed the US Navy to target and sink Iranian vessels caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions. The order follows Iran's reported attacks on vessels and US interceptions of oil tankers. The strait remains closed, impacting global…
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japantimes.co.jpfinance82 days ago
US Orders 31 Vessels to Turn Back from Strait of Hormuz; Iran Vows to Keep Route Closed; Oil Prices Rise 4%
US Central Command turned back 31 vessels, mostly oil tankers, amid a blockade against Iran, prompting a sharp rise in oil prices that later eased. Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed a journalist and wounded another, while Gaza attacks claimed five lives including children. Statem…
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thehindu.comfinance89 days ago
Iranian Oil Tankers Transport 11 Million Barrels Through Sea of Oman Since Naval Blockade
Iranian oil tankers have moved approximately 11 million barrels of oil through the Sea of Oman towards their destinations despite a naval blockade. This movement has continued according to reports from regional news sources.
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Record Number of Oil Tankers Head to US Gulf Coast for Loading
Shipping data indicates 171 crude oil tankers are en route to the US Gulf Coast, exceeding the typical monthly figure of 110. This increase occurs amid global energy supply challenges in Europe and Asia. US crude exports are projected to rise to 5.2 million barrels per day in Apr…
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Oil Tankers Turn Away from Strait of Hormuz Amid US Enforcement Action
At least two oil and chemical tankers turned away from the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after the United States moved to enforce a naval blockade, according to maritime tracking data. One vessel, the Malawi-flagged M/T Rich Starry, was bound for China with oil from the United Arab…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld93 days ago
US President States Iran Allowed Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz as Present to United States
The US president said Iran permitted 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz this week as a present to the United States. He also commented on preventing Iran from profiting on oil sales selectively. The statements occurred amid discussions on oil transit in the regio…
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Multiple Oil Tankers Transit Strait of Hormuz Using New Iranian Shipping Lanes
Several crude oil tankers, including three supertankers and a Pakistani-flagged vessel, have transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 12, 2026. The movements occurred via newly marked Iranian shipping lanes. One additional very large crude carrier is midway through the crossing to…
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U.S. Navy Ships and Oil Tankers Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Claims of Closure
Several U.S. Navy ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to U.S. officials. An Iranian parliament member stated that the strait has been closed for two days following a ceasefire violation and Israeli attack on Lebanon, preventing even non-hostile ships from pa…
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Trump Claims Empty Oil Tankers Heading to US to Load American Oil
Former President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that large numbers of empty oil tankers are en route to the United States to load oil and gas. He described the US oil as the best and sweetest in the world and claimed the country has more oil than the next two combined. The s…
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middleeasteye.networld95 days ago
Six Ships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
Six vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on the specified day, including two oil tankers, three cargo ships, and one fuel bunkering vessel. This marks a reduction from the pre-war average of 138 ships per day. Over 800 ships remain stranded in the Gulf due to the situation.
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Iran Requires Cryptocurrency Tolls for Tankers in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire and Asset Release Discussions
Iran has demanded that oil tankers pay tolls in cryptocurrency for passage through the Strait of Hormuz to evade U.S. sanctions. The United States agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, linked to ensuring safe passage through the strait. Sh…
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Strait of Hormuz Remains Largely Blocked Under US-Iran Ceasefire with Iran Imposing Vessel Limits and Tolls
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted despite a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. Iran has limited passages to no more than 15 vessels per day and is requiring toll payments in cryptocurrency from oil tankers. Only a few vessels, mostly li…
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Ars Technicafinance96 days ago
Iran Requires Cryptocurrency Tolls for Oil Tankers Transiting Strait of Hormuz
Iran has mandated that oil tankers pay transit tolls in cryptocurrency when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Tankers must disclose their cargo to allow Iran to calculate the fee amount. Iran's cryptocurrency ecosystem reached $7.8 billion in activity last year, according to…
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middleeasteye.netfinance110 days ago
US-Iran Ceasefire Faces Challenges as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Remains Low Amid Fee Disputes
A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has not restored normal shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with only a few vessels transiting daily. President Donald Trump has criticized Iran for allegedly charging fees to oil tankers and failing to fully open the stra…
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