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Oil tanker rates hit record highs following Iran, US shipping attacks

Oil shipping rates from the Gulf of Oman to China have reached record highs this week. This surge follows recent attacks on shipping and military escalations in the region. The increased risk in the Middle East Gulf is pushing freight rates to new levels. Higher shipping costs could contribute to…

The Economic Times

India-bound vessel hit by suspected drone attack in Gulf of Oman, all crew members safe: Sources

An India-bound vessel from Qatar experienced a suspected drone attack. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. Four Indian nationals are among the twenty-nine seafarers on board the vessel. The vessel's engine room caught fire, producing heavy smoke after the strike. No casualties or…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump, Narendra Modi look to repair ties in shadow of new US strikes

A potential meeting between Indian Prime Minister Modi and US President Trump could reset strained ties following recent attacks on Indian-crewed vessels in the Gulf of Oman. Analysts suggest this incident, while concerning, is unlikely to derail broader efforts to improve relations, with both leaders focused on larger geopolitical issues.

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Watch: US shares footage of attack on MT Jalveer in Hormuz with Indians on board

The United States on Thursday shared footage of attack on MT Jalveer in the Strait of Hormuz which had 20 Indians on board, claiming that the foreign-flagged vessel attempted to transport oil from Iran through the Gulf of Oman.

The Times of India

Iran Claims Strike on US Command Ship in Gulf of Oman — Escalation or Propaganda?

Iran claims to have struck a US command ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating maritime tensions. The US denies the attack, maintaining all naval assets are operational.

International Business Times UK

New UAE oil pipeline bypassing Hormuz 50% complete ahead of 2027 start

Iran, which has attacked vessels to assert control over the Strait, has expanded its definition of the waterway to include the UAE's Gulf of Oman coastline. The U.S. has imposed its own blockade on Iranian ports and attempted an aborted operation to reopen the chokepoint.

The Economic Times

The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war

A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said

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Iran faces growing crisis as US blockade squeezes Hormuz, losses hit $4.8bn

Iran is facing mounting economic and military strain as a United States naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman continues to choke off its critical oil exports, with Pentagon-linked estimates putting losses at roughly $4.8 billion, a report by Axios said. The disruption has intensified pressure…

The Times of India

Ceasefire Over? Iran Targets American Military Ship With Drones After Trump Says US Seized Iranian Cargo Ship

The fragile peace in the Middle East is threatened as Iran targets US ships with drones following a US Navy seizure, escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman.

International Business Times UK

'Pulse Fishing' Chinese Vessels Filmed Using High-Voltage Technique Across the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

Footage shows Chinese vessels using high-voltage pulse fishing in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, prompting warnings over ecological harm and enforcement gaps.

International Business Times UK

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman, diverts it to port

This informative article discusses the recent seizure of an oil tanker by the Iranian navy in the Gulf of Oman, the reasons behind it, and international re...

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US sending fighter jets, warship to Gulf region to protect ships from Iranian seizures

The U.S. is sending additional fighter jets and a warship to the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there

The Independent UK

Iran navy seizes tanker near Oman that was on way to Houston

Iran’s navy has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid wider tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program

The Independent UK

Iran navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

The Advantage Sweet issued a distress call at 1:15 p.m. while in international waters as Iran seized the vessel, the Navy said

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Asharq Al-Awsat

China: Gulf of Oman Exercises Enhanced Navies' Ability

A recent joint China-Iran-Russia navy exercise in Gulf of Oman enhanced the ability of the navies to conduct diversified maritime missions, China's defense ministry said on Thursday. The drills further deepened friendship and practical cooperation among the three countries, said Tan Kefei, a ministry spokesman. The three nations sent forces…

Daily Mirror

Royal Navy seizes cache of anti-tank missiles from Iran smugglers in high speed chase

A US drone spotted the rogue vessel in the Gulf of Oman, heading at high speed under cover of darkness towards civil-war-ravaged Yemen and the British Royal Navy gave chase

France 24

British navy seizes Iranian weapons shipment suspected to be bound for Yemen

The British navy seized anti-tank missiles and fins for ballistic missile assemblies during a raid on a small boat heading from Iran likely to Yemen, authorities said Thursday, the latest such seizure in the Gulf of Oman.

Asharq Al-Awsat

British Navy Seizes Smuggled Iranian Weapons in Gulf of Oman

Britain's Royal Navy said on Thursday it had seized Iranian weapons, including anti-tank guided missiles, last month from a smugglers vessel in international waters in the Gulf of Oman. The boat was heading from Iran likely to Yemen.

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British Navy says it has seized smuggled Iranian weapons in Gulf

Britain's Royal Navy said on Thursday it had seized Iranian weapons, including anti-tank guided missiles, last month from a smugglers vessel in international waters in the Gulf of Oman.

Asharq Al-Awsat

French Forces Seize Iranian-Supplied Weapons Bound for Yemen

The French naval special forces, along with their US and British counterparts, are now involved in combating the smuggling of Iranian weapons to the Houthi militias in Yemen, an indication of a noticeable change in France’s policy. Paris announced that its Elite special forces seized a boatload of Iranian-supplied weapons…

The Independent UK

France seizes Iran assault rifles, missiles heading to Yemen

French naval forces have seized thousands of assault rifles, machine guns and anti-tank missiles earlier this month in the Gulf of Oman coming from Iran heading to Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Navy Says it Seized Iran Assault Rifles Bound for Yemen

The US Navy seized over 2,100 assault rifles from a ship in the Gulf of Oman it believes came from Iran and were bound for Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi militias, a Navy spokesman said Tuesday. It was the latest capture of weapons allegedly heading to war-torn Yemen. The seizure last Friday…

Reuters

U.S. Navy intercepts fishing vessel smuggling rifles in Gulf of Oman -statement

The U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet said on Tuesday it had intercepted a fishing vessel smuggling 2,116 AK-47 assault rifles in the Gulf of Oman on a maritime route from Iran to Yemen on Jan. 6.

The Independent UK

US Navy says it seized Iran assault rifles bound for Yemen

The U.S. Navy has seized over 2,100 assault rifles from a ship in the Gulf of Oman it believes came from Iran and were bound for Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels

The Independent UK

Iran holds military drill near strategic Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s state TV says the country's military has kicked off its annual drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz

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