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The Latest Breaking News from the Gulf of Oman

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

Iran targets US military vessel's 'command center' in Gulf of Oman, Centcom dismisses claim

Iran's state media reported its navy targeted a US destroyer in the Gulf of Oman, citing US actions against Iranian commercial vessels. The US Central Command refuted the claim, stating its military assets at sea are operating safely and unimpeded.

The Times of India

US strikes Gambia-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after ‘20 warnings’

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US disables ship allegedly trying to breach Iran port blockade

US forces intercepted the Gambia-flagged bulk carrier Lian Star in the Gulf of Oman for allegedly attempting to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports. The vessel ignored warnings and was disabled by US aircraft, marking the sixth ship stopped amid ongoing tensions impacting global energy and food supplies.

The Times of India

U.S. Frames New Strikes on Iran as 'Self-Defense' as Tehran Warns It Will 'Respond Decisively'

According to U.S. military officials cited by The New York Times, Iranian missile systems had recently threatened American warships and aircraft operating near the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea

Latin Times

US military boards Iranian oil tanker suspected of breaching blockade

United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back…

The Times of India

US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade

The U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade

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UAE Plans to Bypass the Strait of Hormuz to Export Oil Via the Gulf of Oman with an Ingenious Unexpected Plan

The UAE is expediting its oil pipeline expansion to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing export capacity and energy security amid regional tensions threatening global energy corridors.

International Business Times UK

‘Missiles, drones locked on US targets’: Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ after tanker strikes in Gulf of Oman

Iran's IRGC has warned of a "heavy assault" on US military assets and ships if Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US forces disabling two Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and an earlier exchange of fire near the…

The Times of India

US fires on Iranian oil tanker amid talks

Iran war news: America fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump is pressuring Tehran for a deal to end the war. Israel also struck Beirut's southern suburbs. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas shipments. Iran is reviewing American proposals for a potential agreement.…

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

The Independent UK

What was the Iranian ship seized by US carrying? Report claims 'dual-use' cargo

US naval forces intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Touska, in the Gulf of Oman, suspecting it carries "dual-use" items. The ship, linked to sanctioned IRISL, was boarded after failing to respond to warnings and operating in violation of a U.S. blockade. Iran condemned the action as "armed piracy."

The Times of India

Moment US Marines storm Iranian-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman

The US has seized an Iranian-flagged tanker, the M/V Touska, in the Gulf of Oman, officials have said.

The Independent UK

Oil tanker captain braves volatile Middle East waters as US-Iran tensions rise

The veteran has been on board his tanker for four months during the US-Iran conflict

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The Times of India

'Prepared to disable you': Moment US intercepts Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz - watch

The US Navy intercepted and boarded an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the TOUSKA, in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to bypass a blockade. The USS Spruance disabled the ship's propulsion, and US Marines took custody. In retaliation, Iran launched drones towards US warships.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Times of India

Watch: How is the US Navy enforcing blockade amid Hormuz deadlock

US Navy forces, aboard the USS Michael Murphy, diverted a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman to enforce restrictions on Iran's maritime routes. This operation, involving over 10,000 personnel and multiple naval assets, aims to sustain maritime enforcement in regional waters.

The Times of India

China-linked tanker that tested US blockade of Hormuz makes U-turn

A US-sanctioned tanker, the Rich Starry, linked to China, appeared to reverse course in the Gulf of Oman after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Its movements are closely watched as a test of President Trump's naval blockade, with another tanker, Elpis, also showing unusual activity near Iran.

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Newslaundry

God on their side, the bill on ours: Counting the real cost of the war in West Asia for India

With guns in their hands and God on their side – Bob Dylan John Mearsheimer writes in The Tragedy of Great Power Politics: “States rarely go to war unless they think that rapid success is likely.”It has been more than a month since Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump started the…

Euronews

Trump says US can open Hormuz with 'a little more time' and asks Congress for $1.5tr for defence

Lying between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most strategic and vital corridors for the transport of energy and has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron urges ceasefire as Hormuz shipping risks grow

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called for de-escalation of the three-week conflict in the Middle East, as France and five other countries said they were ready to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

The Conversation

Strait of Hormuz: if the Iran conflict shuts world’s most important oil chokepoint, global economic chaos could follow

The reported sinking of several Iranian warships by US missiles in the Gulf of Oman serves as a reminder of the maritime aspect of the conflict which began February 28 with a barrage of Israeli and American missiles targeting Iran. Two other vessels, believed to be tankers, have also been…

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Crude Prices See Continued Support from Geopolitical Risks

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +0.04 (+0.07%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is down -0.0119 (-0.59%). Crude oil prices are seeing support today from continued geopolitical risks related to Russia, last Friday's seizure by Iran of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, and...

International Business Times UK

Royal Marine Sniper's £35M Shot Brings High-Speed Drug Chase to an End

A Royal Marine sniper's single shot from a backwards-flying helicopter ends a dramatic high-speed chase, leading to a £35 million drug bust in the Gulf of Oman. Discover the details of this remarkable Royal Navy operation.

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