Oman evacuates crew from burning tanker off Musandam; 11 Indian nationals among injured
The Royal Oman Air Force airlifted crew members to Khasab Hospital after the Panama-flagged ON PEACE was attacked, with India confirming 11 of its nationals were injured.
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UKMTO reports maritime incident as Iran’s IRGC threatens transiting tanker off Oman’s Khasab
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a security incident occurring just 11 nautical miles off the coast of Khasab, Oman. According to the maritime security agency’s latest…
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Tanker catches fire after being struck by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz
The UK Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the attack in the strategic waterway on Thursday, noting that all crew members are safe as authorities assess the vessel’s damage.
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Bahrain leads 80 nations in urgent call to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain is spearheading an international coalition demanding the immediate and complete reopening of the critical maritime chokepoint to ensure global trade stability.
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Oman takes part in key UN meetings on regional trade, maritime security in New York
Omani delegations engaged in key multilateral sessions in New York, focusing on GCC-ASEAN trade, maritime route security, climate action, and social protection under Oman Vision 2040.
Read moreOil tanker carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi fuel hit in Gulf waters
The Panama-flagged New Andros was hit by a drone in Iraqi waters while carrying around two million barrels of Iraqi fuel oil. No crew members were reported injured.
Read moreQatar and UK discuss Hormuz tensions and maritime security
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed the latest escalation around the Strait of Hormuz and its implications for international shipping.
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Iran plans maritime exclusion zone near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on tankers
Iran plans a maritime exclusion zone near the Strait of Hormuz following US strikes on oil tankers, further threatening global shipping routes.
Read moreTwo oil tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz amid maritime security alerts
Two oil tankers report hits near the Strait of Hormuz in the last 48 hours, prompting heightened naval security surveillance.
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Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz near Oman
A commercial tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz near Khasab, Oman, sparking a fire that was safely extinguished.
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Tanker off Saudi Arabia catches fire after strike by unknown projectile
A tanker caught fire off the Saudi Arabian coast near Yanbu after being hit by an unknown projectile; all crew are safe.
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Oman and Iran agree on framework for Strait of Hormuz maritime navigation
Oman and Iran have reportedly agreed on a general framework for managing maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oman mediates 60-day interim agreement to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oman leads negotiations on a temporary 60-day shipping framework to restore safe maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Explosion reported near oil tanker off the coast of Oman, crew safe
The UKMTO reported an explosion near a commercial oil tanker off the coast of Khasab, Oman, confirming that all crew members are safe.
Read moreOman continues mediation efforts with Iran over Strait of Hormuz navigation safety
Oman’s mediation between Iran and international stakeholders regarding shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz remains active.
Read moreOman Presents Gulf-Backed Proposal for Joint Management of Strait of Hormuz
Oman proposes a joint Gulf-backed management plan and voluntary transit fees to secure shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards halt three oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s IRGC Navy reported Wednesday that it intercepted and halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, shattering a brief pause in regional hostilities.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards turn back six vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards intercepted and turned back six vessels in the Strait of Hormuz for allegedly using unapproved transit routes.
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Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi military targets following Red Sea ship attacks
The Saudi-led coalition has launched targeted military strikes against Houthi sites in Yemen in response to recent attacks on commercial vessels.
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Arab League and GCC issue unified warning over Red Sea maritime strikes
The Arab League and GCC have issued a joint warning condemning Houthi maritime blockades and attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
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UAE and GCC strongly condemn Houthi threats of maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
The UAE and the GCC have condemned recent threats by the Houthi militia to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia, urging international intervention.
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US warns against Iranian demands to collect transit tolls in Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that Iranian demands to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten the global economy and maritime freedom.
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Qatar stands with Saudi Arabia in condemning Houthi maritime blockade threats
Qatar has condemned the Houthi movement’s threat to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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Oil prices surge past $90 as Strait of Hormuz conflict escalates
Brent crude oil prices surged past $90 a barrel as military hostilities escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
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