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IRGC expands tanker attacks beyond Hormuz as weekly strikes hit wartime peak
geopolitics2 days ago

IRGC expands tanker attacks beyond Hormuz as weekly strikes hit wartime peak

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for setting the tanker MV Sun Shine ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, warning it will now target vessels using 'unauthorised routes' anywhere in the region, not just the strait. This escalation coincides with a surge in attacks, with 11 tankers struck in the week ending October 4, the highest number since the war began in February. While the US Central Command (CENTCOM) claims to have cleared main shipping lanes and removed mines, maritime agencies report multiple new strikes, including an LPG carrier hit near the UAE and a tanker off Qatar. The conflict has resulted in at least 24 sailor deaths since February, though crude exports from the broader Middle East have recently rebounded to pre-war levels despite the heightened risk.

via Euronews.com|
#geopolitics#iran#maritime-security
US Strikes Five Iranian Oil Carriers Near Kharg Island, Escalating Hormuz Tensions
world-news1 month ago

US Strikes Five Iranian Oil Carriers Near Kharg Island, Escalating Hormuz Tensions

U.S. Central Command says American forces destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers near Kharg Island and Jask in a move tied to Tehran’s oil-financed influence and in retaliation for IRGC missile attacks on a U.S. warship. The vessels were abandoned and rendered inoperable; four tankers—Kaviz, Charminar, Horizon 1, and Riesco—and a fifth near Kharg, Derya, were targeted. Iran has warned of retaliation as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. Kharg Island is a major Iranian oil-export hub, storing up to about 30 million barrels of crude.

via New York Post|
#centcom#iran#irgc
defense-and-security1 month ago

Five Iranian Tankers Destroyed in Second Round of U.S. Strikes

U.S. Central Command says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in a second round of retaliatory strikes after Iran targeted a U.S. Navy ship; the strikes hit tankers linked to the IRGC in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, following an earlier round in which three tankers were destroyed, as U.S. pressure over a six-month conflict persists ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|
#centcom#defense-and-security#iran
U.S. strikes Iranian oil ships as Tehran hits back at Jordan base
world1 month ago

U.S. strikes Iranian oil ships as Tehran hits back at Jordan base

The United States says it attacked five Iranian oil carriers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after accusing Tehran of firing missiles at a U.S. warship; Iran retaliated against U.S. forces in Jordan, with Jordan reporting interception of 18 of 20 missiles and no casualties; CENTCOM says the ships were evacuated and rendered inoperable, while Iran claims damage and warns of further tanker attacks; oil prices rose amid the flare-up in tensions.

via Al Jazeera|
#gulf-of-oman#iran#jordan
U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Ships
world1 month ago

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Ships

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy ships; CENTCOM said no American personnel were harmed. The Downy and Stark 1 were destroyed off Kharg Island and near Jask, respectively, and Kylo was destroyed near the Gulf of Oman after its crew evacuated; Iran condemned the strikes as illegal. Adm. Brad Cooper warned Washington will impose higher costs on Iran if it continues threatening ships, and Kharg Island’s strategic role in Iran’s oil trade was noted.

via NBC News|
#centcom#iran#kharg-island
Houthis Claim Red Sea Strike on Two Saudi Oil Tankers Amid Blockade
world2 months ago

Houthis Claim Red Sea Strike on Two Saudi Oil Tankers Amid Blockade

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis say they attacked two Saudi oil tankers, ENCELA and LAYLIA, in the Red Sea using missiles and drones, causing fires; UKMTO reports a tanker struck and crews fighting a fire, while Saudi authorities have not commented. The claim follows a July 20 maritime blockade against Saudi vessels, heightening risks to Red Sea shipping and global oil flows via the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint.

via Al Jazeera|
#blockade#houthis#oil-tankers
IRGC claims two tankers exploded in Hormuz after unsafe transit, citing US involvement
world2 months ago

IRGC claims two tankers exploded in Hormuz after unsafe transit, citing US involvement

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says two 'deviant' oil tankers exploded after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, alleging the ships entered an unsafe route and were instigated by the United States; the claim, coming amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and regional frictions (including actions by Iran-backed Houthis and ongoing American strikes), has not been independently verified.

via Yahoo|
#iran#irgc#oil-tankers
Ukraine Drone Campaign Forces Russian Azov Sea Shipping Halt
world3 months ago

Ukraine Drone Campaign Forces Russian Azov Sea Shipping Halt

Russia suspended commercial shipping through the Kerch Strait and Don–Azov Canal after a large Ukrainian drone campaign hit Moscow’s maritime logistics, targeting oil tankers linked to the sanctioned shadow fleet; four vessels were struck in the Gulf of Taganrog on July 11, including a methanol tanker, with officials saying damage was minor and no chemical leaks occurred; the suspension disrupted the Azov Sea’s role in Russia’s grain exports, prompting wheat futures higher, and there is no timeline for when transit will resume.

via Kyiv Post|
#azov-sea#kerch-strait#oil-tankers
Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Persists Along Oman Shore Amid Flare-Up
world3 months ago

Tanker Traffic Through Hormuz Persists Along Oman Shore Amid Flare-Up

Two large oil tankers linked to Kyklades Maritime crossed the Strait of Hormuz via the Oman side on a protected route despite renewed US–Iran clashes, continuing Qatar crude shipments as overall Hormuz traffic slows. The US Central Command says it has facilitated about 380 million barrels of transit since May, implying several million barrels per day, while Iran pushes traffic through alternative routes and some ships have faced attacks in recent days.

via Yahoo Finance|
#hormuz-strait#oil-tankers#oman-coast
Tankers Turn Back at Hormuz as Iran Demands Route Control
world3 months ago

Tankers Turn Back at Hormuz as Iran Demands Route Control

Several ships attempting to exit the Persian Gulf reverse course along the Oman coast, underscoring that reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains fragile as Iran asserts control over the corridor. A crude tanker, two product tankers, and a bulk carrier redirected via Iran’s designated route, while others continued with warning from Iranian forces. Tehran has repeatedly said vessels must use the authorized Iranian route, and U.S.-backed transit along the Omani coast continues. Traffic is rising since a mid‑June reopening deal, but remains well below pre-war levels, with about 34 commodity vessels per day recently and 59 of 65 ships crossing the Omani side between June 30 and July 1 supported by the U.S., highlighting how tanker operators’ risk tolerance is crucial to restoring normal oil flows.

via Yahoo Finance|
#geopolitics#iran#oil-tankers