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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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'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.

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

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.

The Times of India

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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…

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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.

Euronews

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

The Conversation

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...

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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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The Independent UK

Iran seizes foreign tanker smuggling 2 million litres of fuel

The Gulf of Oman is a vital shipping route for oil produced around the Persian Gulf

International Business Times

Iran Mulls Moving Capital To 'Lost Paradise' On Southern Coast

Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman.

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Saudi Arabia And Iran Hold Joint Naval Drills

Recent joint naval drills between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman signal a shift in regional dynamics with broader implications on security and s...

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US Treasury Readies New Iran Sanctions After Israel Attack

US Treasury plans new sanctions on Iran after an attack on an Israeli ship in the Gulf of Oman, escalating tensions.

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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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Iran seizes US oil tanker, escalates tensions in the region

Read about the escalating tensions in the Gulf of Oman as Iran seizes a U.S. oil tanker and fires an anti-ship missile, prompting investigations and calls ...

International Business Times

Iran Seizes Oil Tanker Off Oman In Dispute With US

Iran's navy seized a ship off Oman to retaliate for the "theft" of its oil from the same tanker last year by the United States, state media said Thursday.

The Independent UK

Muscat city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop in Oman’s enchanting capital

CITY GUIDES: Between the Hajar mountains and gem-clear waters of the Gulf of Oman, this ancient city combines a striking setting with a wonderful balance of traditional and modern – Hazel Plush shares how to get the best out of a trip

The Hindu

India, France, UAE hold maiden maritime exercise in Gulf of Oman

Navies of India, France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held the maiden trilateral maritime partnership exercise on June 7 and June 8 in the Gulf of Oman.

Al Jazeera

Why did Iran seize a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman?

Dramatic video released by Iran shows commandos storming the vessel and taking it over from helicopters.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Advantage Tankers Accuse Iran of Seizing its Oil Tanker

The Iranian navy escorted Advantage Sweet to a port based on an "international dispute," announced Advantage Tankers. On Thursday, Iran's navy seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker heading to the US in the Gulf of Oman. Advantage Tankers, which owns Advantage Sweet, said the Iranian navy had transferred it to…

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