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U.S. Disables Ship a Day Into Blockade, Strait of Hormuz Transits Hit Low As Risk Appetite Falls
U.S. Central Command forces disabled an oil tanker, shooting Hellfire missiles in the ship’s smokestacks, just one day after the U.S. reinstated the blockade of all Iranian ports and coastline. MT Belma (IMO: 9289491) was allegedly sailing toward Iran when CENTCOM forces said it ignored multiple warnings about violating the U.
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Traffic Erodes Further as Oil Prices Rise
Just 13 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, the first full day of the reinstated U.S. naval blockade on maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports in the vital
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
U.S. and Iranian leaders have exchanged threats as their interim deal to end the war faces new challenges.
Iran launches drone assault on Bahrain and a ship is hit in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire frays
Bahrain said that Iran launched a drone attack against the Gulf country and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, after the United States carried out retaliatory attacks targeting Tehran for violating a 60-day ceasefire.
Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Falls to Lowest Point in a Month After Strikes
Shipping activity in the critical waterway has plunged after Iran attacked a vessel, setting off U.S. strikes. President Trump said he would reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports.
Chevron will explore creating Strait of Hormuz alternative for Iraqi oil
Chevron intends to sign preliminary deals Friday to invest in two Iraqi oil fields and will join a consortium of investors exploring the construction of a pipeline to connect Iraq’s oil patch with the Syrian coast.
Oil tankers face 'worst case scenario' in Hormuz as Iran steps up attacks on ships, maritime risk CEO says
One seafarer was killed and three were injured in attack on the crude oil tanker Al Bahyah off Oman's coast on Tuesday.