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Oil chokepoint tensions rise: vessel struck in Hormuz, UKMTO confirms incident

Iranian state media says a commercial vessel was struck near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and injuring others, as UKMTO reports another vessel hit by an unknown projectile with a fire and evacuations underway; the incidents unfold amid Gulf diplomacy in Oman to manage shipping through the chokepoint, a critical artery that moved about 20 million barrels of oil daily before the war, with traffic still far below pre-conflict levels.

via CNN|

#iran #oil-shipments #strait-of-hormuz

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Iran blames Kyiv for deadly Caspian Sea vessel attack, sparks diplomatic flare-up

Iran condemned a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and wounded another, summoning Kyiv’s diplomat and vowing to defend its interests. Zelenskyy claimed Russia is sharing satellite observations to help Iran direct strikes in the Middle East and warned of possible North Korean troop assistance, amid ongoing frontline violence including a drone attack in Ukraine and strikes on Kyiv. A Kazakh peace-offer idea floated by President Tokayev, and discussions between Putin and Tokayev, added to the broader war dynamics.

via The Guardian|

#caspian-sea #casualties #iran

international-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Red Sea Shipments Halted as BP Blames Houthis for Vessel Attack

A Norwegian-owned vessel, the M/V Swan Atlantic, was attacked in the Red Sea, with U.S. officials blaming the Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen for the strike. This attack is the latest in a series of incidents targeting ships in the region since the start of the Gaza war. The vessel was hit by multiple projectiles launched from Houthi-controlled territory, but no crew members were injured. The Houthis have been attacking vessels in protest of Israel's offensive in Gaza and have warned against sailing towards Israel. The United States is seeking an expanded coalition to protect ships in the Red Sea and send a signal to the Houthis.

via Reuters|

#gaza-war #houthi-movement #international-conflict