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world22 hours ago•5 min saved

US halts sixth ship attempting to breach Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. military says a Gambian-flagged bulk carrier, Lian Star, was disabled by American aircraft in the Gulf of Oman after ignoring warnings while trying to reach an Iranian port, the sixth vessel blocked so far with one allowed to pass; Washington has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports since April 17 as tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts continue, with ongoing disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations over a ceasefire extension.

via Politico|

#blockade #gulf-of-oman #iran

world17 days ago•2 min saved

Iran Seizes Suspected Floating Armory in Gulf of Oman

Iran has reportedly seized the Honduras-flagged vessel Hui Chuan, alleged to operate as a floating armoury storing weapons for security firms, and redirected it toward Iranian waters according to UKMTO; BBC Verify has not confirmed cargo details, and the incident follows attacks on an Indian-flagged vessel, highlighting ongoing Strait of Hormuz tensions.

via BBC|

#floating-armoury #gulf-of-oman #hui-chuan

world21 days ago•4 min saved

Iran warns it will strike US centers if its tankers are attacked amid Gulf tensions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten heavy strikes on American centers in the region if Iranian tankers are attacked, as U.S. forces hit two Iranian vessels and mediation efforts continue; Tehran says it’s reviewing a proposed Gulf truce, while a satellite-reported oil slick appears near Kharg Island and clashes persist between Israel and Hezbollah on the Lebanon front.

via The Guardian|

#gulf-of-oman #iran #tankers

world22 days ago•180 min saved

US Navy strikes two Iran-linked tankers in Gulf of Oman with precision munitions

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 reportedly disabled two Iran-flagged tankers, Sea Star III and Sevda, in the Gulf of Oman by firing precision munitions at their funnels after CENTCOM said the vessels violated a blockade; experts say laser-guided bombs were used to achieve targeted impacts with limited damage, and inert munitions may explain the absence of large explosions or casualties, with CENTCOM noting more ships have been redirected to comply with the blockade.

via CNN|

#blockade #gulf-of-oman #iran

world22 days ago•4 min saved

U.S. Fighter Jet Silences Two Iranian Blockade Tankers in Gulf of Oman

A U.S. Navy F/A-18 from the USS George H.W. Bush disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers, Sea Star III and Sevda, by striking their smokestacks as they attempted to pass through the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing blockade of Iran’s ports. CENTCOM says the vessels were non-compliant and no longer transiting to Iran, following similar prior actions against Iranian-flagged ships; the operation is part of a broader maritime effort to enforce the blockade and protect commercial shipping in the region.

via Business Insider|

#blockade #centcom #gulf-of-oman

world22 days ago•2 min saved

US strikes Iran-flagged tankers to enforce blockade in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. military said it struck two Iran-flagged unladen oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman to prevent them from entering an Iranian port in violation of a naval blockade, releasing video of the strikes; the move comes amid renewed clashes with Iran and ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and nuclear talks, with Rubio expecting Iran to respond to a U.S. proposal.

via CNBC|

#blockade #gulf-of-oman #iran

world24 days ago•4 min saved

US hits Iranian tanker as Trump pushes for Tehran peace agreement

US forces fired on an Iranian-flagged ocean-going tanker in the Gulf of Oman after warnings the vessel violated the blockade, striking its rudder. President Trump said talks with Iran are progressing toward a peace deal, while Tehran warned against coercion and said it would respond to a new one-page memorandum; it remains unclear how it differs from the prior 14-point plan. With Hormuz disruption continuing and no deal yet, oil prices have surged as tensions persist.

via Euronews.com|

#gulf-of-oman #oil-prices #peace-deal

world24 days ago•2 min saved

U.S. Forces Foil Iran-Bound Tanker, Enforce Gulf Blockade

U.S. forces in the Gulf of Oman disabled the rudder of the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Hasna after repeated warnings, enforcing the blockade against ships headed to Iran; the vessel is no longer transiting to Iran, and CENTCOM says the blockade remains in full effect.

via centcom.mil|

#blockade #gulf-of-oman #iran

world24 days ago•15 min saved

Iran Accuses US of Demanding Surrender Amid Escalating Gulf Crisis

Iran’s top negotiator says the US is trying to force Tehran’s surrender through a naval blockade and economic pressure as negotiations over ending the war stall, while Washington issues ultimatums and reports of a potential agreement circulate; US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Israel pressed strikes in Beirut amid broader regional tensions, and oil markets reacted to the flare-up while diplomacy continues.

via The Guardian|

#gulf-of-oman #iran #naval-blockade

politics29 days ago•2 min saved

Blockade slashes Iran's oil revenue by nearly $5B, Pentagon says

The Defense Department says the U.S. blockade in the Gulf of Oman has denied Iran roughly $4.8 billion in oil revenue since mid-April, with more than 40 vessels redirected and 31 tankers carrying 53 million barrels of Iranian oil stranded or seized (two ships). Iran is turning to older tankers as floating storage as on-land capacity fills, while analysts frame the blockade as part of a broader leverage effort in stalled peace talks.

via Axios|

#blockade #gulf-of-oman #iran

world1 month ago•25 min saved

US Navy seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska amid Gulf blockade tensions

The U.S. Navy’s USS Spruance intercepted and disabled the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after it refused to stop, with its crew evacuated and U.S. forces in custody as part of the blockade. The move comes amid stalled US–Iran talks in Pakistan and an approaching ceasefire expiration, while Iran warns of retaliation and maintains restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to ongoing energy-market volatility and heightened regional tensions.

via CNN|

#gulf-of-oman #iran #strait-of-hormuz

world1 month ago•1 min saved

U.S. Seizes Iranian-Flagged Vessel After Intercept in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. says it intercepted and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman after it refused to stop during a naval blockade; Marines have custody of the vessel, which is under U.S. sanctions for prior illicit activity, per a Truth Social post by President Trump.

via CNBC|

#gulf-of-oman #iran #sanctions

defense2 months ago•16 min saved

Indian Navy Extends Escort to LPG Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz

Indian Navy ships Shivalik and Nanda Devi escorted two Indian LPG tankers across the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of Oman toward Indian ports, carrying about 92,700 metric tonnes of LPG; a third tanker, Jag Laadki, was later tracked under escort, with other Indian vessels on standby amid regional tensions. The move follows talks between Prime Minister Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and is linked to India’s safety-focused push to secure sea lanes under Operation Sankalp.

via navalnews.com|

#defense #gulf-of-oman #indian-navy

world2 months ago•38 min saved

Satellite images show Iran’s navy largely crippled in Gulf of Oman, claims US-Israeli campaign

Four days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, satellite imagery and reporting from Telegraph via Yahoo suggest Iran’s naval fleet in the Gulf of Oman was largely destroyed, including at least 11 vessels and the naval HQ at Bandar Abbas, with an IRGC admiral killed in an Israeli strike. Iran is said to have closed the Strait of Hormuz, but experts caution the Iranian navy’s age and sanctions-weakened state make the damage less impressive and warn Iran could still threaten shipping asymmetrically. The overall success and strategic impact of the campaign remain disputed as ships continue to queue at the strait.

via Yahoo|

#bandar-abbas #gulf-of-oman #iran

world3 months ago•46 min saved

The Gulf’s New Axis: China and Russia Reshape Iran’s Equation

An opinion piece argues that Iran’s role in the Persian Gulf is being rewritten by a Sino‑Russian axis: China has deployed advanced ships and Beidou-linked surveillance in the Gulf of Oman, giving Tehran near real‑time visibility of U.S. movements, while Russia provides defense upgrades and satellite support. This tri-polar alignment strengthens Iran and deepens security and economic ties with Beijing and Moscow, signaling a shift away from U.S.-led regional dominance and prompting Washington to reassess its options.

via Middle East Monitor|

#china #geopolitics #gulf-of-oman